Ceramics
John Norton's Bennington Pottery (Maker)
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, New England, United States, North America
1855-1859
Stoneware (salt-glazed); Salt glaze
Thrown, Slip decorated, Trailed, Stamped (impressed)
1962.0010
Object Number1962.0010 |
Pot (Cake or butter pot, crock)
Ceramics
Museum purchase
John Norton's Bennington Pottery (Maker)
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, New England, United States, North America
1855-1859
1. Mark; Sidewall near rim. ; Stamped (impressed) "J. & E. NORTON/ BENNINGTON VT."
2. Inscription; Sidewall near rim; Stamped (impressed) "2"
Stoneware (salt-glazed); Salt glaze
Thrown, Slip decorated, Trailed, Stamped (impressed)
9.055 (H) , 10.827 (L) , 10.374 (Diam)
23 (H) , 27.5 (L) , 26.35 (Diam)
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[Book] Webster, Donald Blake. 1971 Decorated Stoneware Pottery of North America.
• Published: p. 125, no. 151, noting related animal designs on other Norton potteries pieces, 1850s.
[Catalogue] Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue).
• Published: p. 8, fig. 7
[Book] Zusy, Catherine. 1991 Norton Stoneware and American Redware.
• Information on maker.
[Catalogue] Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Standing deer (stag) and trees in similar style on crock by with different maker's mark: January 20, 2013 sale, lot 133, stamped "HAXTUN, OTTMAN, & CO. / FT. EDWARD, N.Y.," c. 1870