Manganese-Glazed Tennessee Redware Pitcher, Incised "M," possibly Martin Cain, Sullivan County

Fall 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 426

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Manganese-Glazed Redware Pitcher, Incised "M," TN origin, possibly Martin Cain, Sullivan County, circa 1870, ovoid pitcher with footed base, tooled rim, and thick, ribbed handle, the midsection decorated with straight and wavy incised lines, the surface covered in a reddish-brown lead-and-manganese glaze. Underside incised with script "M." The handle construction of this pitcher is closely related to that found on a jug inscribed "MA CAIN / Jug Maid(sic) / by AB CAIN 1869," sold in Crocker Farm, Inc.'s second Carole Wahler Collection auction on January 30, 2026, lot 57. As the incised wavy line treatment and sparkle to the glaze are also consistent with Cain family pottery, an attribution to Martin Cain is very plausible. Provenance: Marcus King Estate; Carole Wahler Collection. Heavy chipping to foot. Glaze flakes. A 1 3/8" rim chip and 5/8" rim chip. Significant exfoliation to interior. H 9 1/2".



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