Stoneware of the song dynasty 9601279 is particularly noted for its emphasis on beauty of form and. Salt glaze is the original red wing method of glazing pottery. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Skerry and suzanne findlen hood chronicle the traditions of stoneware. Salt glaze, in ceramics, a glaze having the texture of orange peel, formed on stoneware by throwing common salt into the kiln at the peak temperature. Cooper provides potters with an introductory section. Unfollow crocks salt glaze to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Our salt glaze kiln is located at our pottery facility on old west main street in red wing. See more ideas about stoneware, glazes for pottery and pottery. Youve seen this instantly recognizable stoneware in europes old pensions, guest houses, restaurants and taverns. New listing antique salt glaze stoneware pottery jar utensil pot vase retro brown vintage.
Handmade historicallyinspired saltglazed stoneware and redware pottery by jonathan and jan wright est. The predominant houseware of the era, citation needed it was usually covered in a salt glaze and often decorated using cobalt oxide to produce bright blue decoration the vernacular term crocks is often used to describe this type of pottery, citation needed though the term crock is not seen in. Antique primitive salt glazed stoneware patriotic eagle crock crock. It is fueled by natural gas and forced air burners. Enoch fowler beaver county pa 3 gallon blue decorated churn. This is the first comprehensive book on saltglazed stoneware in early america. While a glaze is not necessary, some stonewares have a glaze for technical, practical, or aesthetic reasons. Most illustrated stoneware is first covered with white glaze and then with additional diffuse colored glaze usually blue.
Sue skinner joe jostes creating traditionally inspired. Jun 29, 2014 ok, that title might get some attention. Recounts the history of salt glazed ware, examines salt glazing materials, techniques, and effects, and considers the construction and operation of a salt kiln. A practical glaze book for clay lovers at any skill level, its the perfect addition to any ceramics. Doulton and watts later became the royal doulton company and keen collectors should look out for good quality early salt glazed stoneware by royal doulton america began producing saltglazed wares circa 1720 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, and yorktown, virginia. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. In economics, success and growth walk hand in hand. See more ideas about crock, antique crocks and stoneware crocks.
Book illustrates good pictorial examples of molded utilitarian stoneware pitchers, butter crocks, pie plates, etc. Compared to the more traditional cone 10 method, the relatively lower firing temperature of cone 6 2,232f results in faster kiln heating and cooling times, and the availability of a more diverse color palette for artists to work with. Jan 5, 2012 books on pottery ive read, am reading or hope to read soon. Retro mcm blue large salt glazed studio stoneware vase 12 x 8. Earthware is not suitable for long term storage of wet ingredi. Stoneware crock salt glaze one gallon wax seal stoneware crock large antique 1800s stoneware utilitarian food storage crock salt glaze lincolnrdprimitives 5 out of. Common glaze or surface treatments on north american stoneware include salt glaze, slip or loam glazes, alkaline glaze, volcanic ash and bristol glaze greer. This churn is super well potted and beautifully decorated to boot, showing why wares from fowlers kiln were so popular. His factory employed 28 workers who turned out industrial salt fired stoneware crocks, acid jars, etc. Saltglazed stoneware in early america the chipstone foundation. Imported from germany and england and domestically made, saltglazed stoneware vessels were an integral part of daily life in america from the time of european settlement until the dawn of the last century.
Five pottery books to add to your collection the ceramic school. There is some added metal to reinforce the underside of the spout, 12 x 1. This gorgeous handmade stoneware pottery tumbler features a salt glaze on the outside that gives it a beautiful sheen. Due to the inexact science of controlling the salt application, each and every piece is unique.
Sodium from the salt combines with silica in the clay to form a glassy coating of sodium silicate. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives paul cushman. Theres a wealth of information on various type of glazes, including copper, iron, shino, saltsoda, crystalline, and more. Salt glazed stoneware is pottery with a translucent glaze which has a slightly orangepeel texture the salt glaze is formed by throwing salt into the kiln during the higher temperature part of the firing process. Mounting an exhibition of stoneware at colonial williamsburg was an excellent idea, and publishing a book about it was even better. Think of your earthenware in terms of serving not storage. In developing glazes, australian ceramic artist greg daly aims to demystify the whole glaze development process with practical advice and complete, stepbystep instructions.
High firing stoneware glazes 1250degreesc1280degreesc 2282degreesf2336degreesf. Eldreth pottery blue salt glazed 4 bowl signed 2003. Salt glazed sink few minor chips, antique vintage stoneware salt glaze jar. Developing your own glazes can be tricky because success depends on so many factors. Whether it is pitchers brimming with wine or beer, platters loaded with european delicacies or lidded bowls filled with piping hot farmers fare, this traditional german stoneware decks just about every table in europe in some form. And with the move to arkansas we are hopeful we will have a longer firing season. Place kneaded bread dough in an oiled baker, let rise and bake until golden brown. In the second half of the 18th century staffordshire potters developed a range. Shop the latest salt glazed stoneware products from vintassentials on etsy, revintagelannie, cottoncreekcottage on etsy and more on wanelo, the worlds biggest shopping mall. Large 10 38 blue decorated salt glazed bread bowl stoneware.
Variation is to be expected and appreciated with this ware. American stoneware is a type of stoneware pottery popular in 19th century north america. Its ironic how many american foods are named after other countries french toast, english muffins, german chocolate, spanish rice, irish stew, mexican food, chinese food, etc yet most nationals of those countries have no idea what these strange american foods are. The predominant houseware of the era, citation needed it was usually covered in a salt glaze and often decorated using cobalt oxide to produce bright blue decoration. This book, however, does not really deal with true salt glaze. Potters john hesselberth and ron roy present this invaluable resource for potters working with cone 6 glazes. Saltglazed stoneware is a more durable product than redware.
Brown salt glazed antique ceramic ovoid jug stoneware bottle8 14 inches tall x 5 34 inches in diameter with 34 inches opening. The work and world of an early 19 th century albany potter. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Connell gives a good overview of the large variety of modern. Here are three outstanding books on ceramic glazes, each directed at a different level of expertise. Beautiful shape, shell decoration and green and tan mottled coloring. Handmade historicallyinspired salt glazed stoneware and redware pottery by jonathan and jan wright est. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives. Patterns of reduction in the kiln give pots the same variations of color as the salt glaze of colonial and early america anything from a light cream or gray color to a dark brown. T he specific kiln load and atmosphere effect the firing greatly. Stoneware is a ceramic fired at a high temperature, which fuses the body so that it is nonporous. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items.
Sodium from the salt reacts with silica in the clay body to form a glassy coating of sodium silicate, hence salt glazed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Earthware is not suitable for long term storage of wet ingredients. A fine white stoneware, yue ware, produced during the han dynasty 206 bce 220 ce and perfected during the tang dynasty 618907 ce, has an olive or brownish green feldspathic glaze and belongs to the celadon family. Salt glazed for sale in uk 79 secondhand salt glazeds. From furniture to home decor, we have everything you need to create a stylish space for your family and friends. A small westerwald stoneware tankard with cobalt blue and incise decoration. The earliest known production of salt glazed stoneware was in the rhineland of germany around 1400.
Although usually opaque, some stoneware is so thinly potted that it is somewhat translucent. Imported from germany and england and domestically made, salt glazed stoneware vessels were an integral part of daily life in america from the time of european settlement until the dawn of the last century. Shop pottery barn for expertly crafted glazed stoneware mug. A few illustrated pieces use stamped blue decoration over white glaze. Whilst its manufacturer in america increased from the earliest dated production, the 1720s in yorktown, significant amounts were always imported from britain.
He offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics. This is the first comprehensive book on salt glazed stoneware in early america. Find great deals on ebay for antique salt glazed stoneware bottle. Two english 18th century saltglazed stoneware dishes.
We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. By the early 1720s, british potters had developed a stoneware clay body that fired to a pure white, which they turned on wheels to make teacups and saucers, and formed in molds to make plates and other tablewares. O ur ware is lead free, food safe and dishwasher safe. In the first comprehensive book on the topic, colonial williamsburg curators janine e. Stoneware, pottery that has been fired at a high temperature about 1,200 c 2,200 f until vitrified that is, glasslike and impervious to liquid.
Patterns of reduction in the kiln give pots the same variations of color as the saltglaze of colonial and early america anything from a light cream or gray color to a dark brown. Imported from germany and england and domestically made. Emmanuel coopers classic guide to making glazes is now available in a thoroughly revised new edition. Salt glazed stoneware antique ruby lane follow this search. Salt glazed stoneware is a more durable product than redware. Stoneware originated in china as early as 1400 bce shang dynasty. A magnificent 19th century american mug with two cobalt blue band decorations. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon. The use of stoneware articles included storage vessels for a wide range of consumables, such as water, soda, beer, meat, grain. George hendersons dorchester pottery works in dorchester, ma started as a large industrial stoneware factory but ended up flourishing as a small family run pottery george started the business in 1885. Antique american stoneware enoch fowler beaver county pa 3 gallon blue decorated churn circa 1850s. Handthrown saltglazed stoneware pottery jug with double handles.
Woodbridge, suffolk, eng antique collectors club, 2005. Salt glazed stoneware germany, flanders, england and the. Check out leigh kenos antiques roadshow appraisal of this three saltglazed stoneware jugs, ca. Refine your search for antique salt glazed stoneware bottle for antique salt glazed stoneware bottle. Ruckells pottery white hall, ill 1870 salt glaze icicle design bowl. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Enjoy a perfect loaf of bread with this beautiful 1pound standard bread baker. There are several pinhead sized kiln flaws, original in the making. The potters book of glaze recipes by emmanuel cooper. Recounts the history of saltglazed ware, examines saltglazing materials, techniques, and effects, and considers the construction and operation of a salt kiln.
Search over hundreds individual dealers antiques websites for americana, country and folk art antiques making it easy for find just what you are looking for. I approach this book from the viewpoint of a collector with an interest in white saltglazed stoneware and its contemporary british pottery. Small rustic stoneware pot possibly salt glazed gloss brown finish rough base. Salt glazing is a technique whereby damp salt is added to the kiln during firing through the firebox or vents at a point above 1200 degrees c. Saltglazed stoneware in early america by hood, suzanne findlen,skerry, janine e.
Check out leigh kenos antiques roadshow appraisal of this three salt glazed stoneware jugs, ca. In the preparation of a primer on salt glazed stoneware the, author has consulted the principal authorities on the subject, and he is particu larly indebted, for many of the facts presented, to the art of the old english potter and the art stoneware of the low countries and germany, by m. O n this page we offer a glimpse of our stoneware work through the last few years. Imported from germany and england and domestically made, saltglazed stoneware vessels. Exhibition catalog published in 2007 by the albany institute of history and art. The saltglazed stoneware, though extremely durable, should not be used in either a regular or microwave oven. Salt glazed pottery was also popular in north america from the early 17th century until the early 19th century, indeed it was the dominant domestic pottery there during the 19th century. Antique primitive salt glazed stoneware charming chester county cake crock. Early antique english saltglazed stoneware apothecary jar tin lid light virginia view details. Brown salt glazed antique ceramic ovoid jug stoneware. There is a downward indentation to the pewter lid so that the thumbhold leans forward. We do not recommend microwave use or oven use on our redware or mocha.