Antique Mid 19th Century American Stoneware Oyster Crock - Jar by William Hare of Wilmington Delaware

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This is a Great Looking Authentic Antique Early American Stoneware Oyster Crock - Jar. Circa Mid 19th Century. It Would … more This is a Great Looking Authentic Antique Early American Stoneware Oyster Crock - Jar. Circa Mid 19th Century. It Would Appear to be an Approx. 1 Quart Size. It is Embossed - Signed by the Well Documented and Much Sought After Maker WILLIAM HARE of WILMINGTON DELAWARE.
The traditional pottery of Delaware is poorly known. One exception is the work of William Hare (act. 1837–1885), an earthenware and stoneware potter of Wilmington, who had the only shop in Delaware to routinely stamp ware. His life and pottery are currently being studied by the Delaware State Museum. Hare was raised in Columbia, Pennsylvania, but it is not known where he learned his trade and served his apprenticeship. He had ties with eastern Pennsylvania—several potters linked to that area were employed by him, and he and his wife were married in Philadelphia in 1842, although both were living in Wilmington at that time. Hare came to Wilmington in 1837. He purchased an existing pottery shop on French Street and remained there through 1885 (fig. 1). Records show that he variously employed between four and seven workers and had one or two horse-driven pug mills.[1] His production began with earthenware and about 1860 switched to an emphasis on stoneware. It has a Classic Salt Glaze Exterior. It is in Very Nice All Original Condition - Perfectly Usable - Displays Beautifully. Imperfection Noted - It has a Few Faint Surface - Glaze Hairline Cracks on the Reverse Side but the Jar is Strong and Sound - It Does Not Effect its Structure - This can Best be Seen in The 12th - Last Photograph. It would be Great in Country Primitive Style Kitchen to Store and Display Wooden Spoons - Utensils - Dried Flowers Etc.
It Measures Overall Approx. 7 inches Tall x 4.75 inches Wide - Long.

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