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Hollow Ware ~ Specialty ItemsHollow Ware refers to three-dimensional pottery, generally for domestic use. In other words, it’s everything but the plates! Plain hollow ware was most common, but slip trailed examples (pottery decorated with clay slip) were sometimes used at table and hearth. In descriptions below, “d” indicates “depth,” and “h” indicates “height.” For special order decorations (wren, chicken, leaf, wheat sprig, lace, etc.) on any item in the catalogue, consult Stephen Earp Redware. Please click on the pictures to view a larger image of the pottery in a pop-up window. |
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Chamber Sticks (also known as “Candle Sticks”)Clay candle holders were made beginning at least in the early 17th century. Candle holders were often referred to as "chamber sticks," due to a common use: to help someone use the chamber pot in the middle of the night! 160S small (2"h) $12.00 |
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Face JugsPottery vessels adorned with facial features have existed for millennia, and examples can be found on virtually every continent. “Grotesque” face jugs were produced in small but consistent numbers throughout the Eastern United States (and were especially common in the south), in both redware and stoneware, from the early 1800's onward. 161S small (5"h) $45.00 |
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Ring JugsThe ring jug form was known by different names and had a variety of uses and shapes over the centuries and across continents. While the form was rare in the redware tradition, many potters tried their hand at it, at one time or another. 162 (10"d) $70.00
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Puzzle JugsPuzzle jugs were trick drinking vessels found in taverns or brought out in homes to provide amusement and possibly embarrassment. The "puzzle" was to find the correct way to drink from the jug without spilling any liquor in the process. These jugs were rather rare. 163 (7-8"h) $80.00
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