Large redware pitcher, sectioned octagonal form with conforming low pedestal base. Applied handle and pulled pouring spout. Orange-red color dark brown manganese mottling with clear glaze overall.
Impressed mark on underside is "C GAST" for Conrad Gast (1813- after 1880).
Prince and James Sts. Lancaster, PA
Provenance
Heritage Center purchased from Ruth Rogers of School House Farm Antiques, New Holland.
Wear at all salient points of the lower body as well as the outside and tip of handle. Two medium chips at opposite sides of lip and several minor chips at spout and sides of lip. Wear at bottom.
Object ID
P.02.04.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of V. Ronald Smith, Heritage Center Collection
Wheel-thrown stoneware pitcher, gray ovoid body with extended neck and pulled spout. Applied handle. Clear salt glaze except for bottom and interior. Brushed cobalt decoration is foliate designs at both sides of spout, graceful leaf and flower design at front side with two pendant branches; both handle terminals highlighted with additional leafage extending from lower terminal. Decorative incised line at top of shoulder.
Badly chipped: 2 at spout, 1 at side of rim, minor ones at base along with one very large chip and one medium size. Rusty discoloration at one side with adjacent imperfections in finish likely from firing. Stained and soiled on bottom and interior.
Object ID
G.96.37.103
Credit
Gift of Henry J. Kauffman, Heritage Center Collection
Ironstone pitcher, one of a pair, has flattened pot-bellied white body with clear glaze. Exterior painted magenta except for large reserves at sides delineated by gold-painted foliate molding. "G.M.S." painted within side reserves in Old English letttering. Molded arched handle with thumbpiece. Gold-painted highlights on rim, spout and handle.
Initials represent George Michael Steinman (1847-1920). Marked on bottom in blue is an emblem with two concentric circles having illegible words within.
Provenance
Descent within family from Geo. M. Steinman to Sarah Myer Steinman (1839-??) who married George Mayer Franklin (1839-1899) who joined Steinman Hardware business in 1869. George and Sarah Franklin has a son Frederick Steinmand Franklin who has a son Frederick Steinman Franklin, Jr. who was the donor's (Carolyn Herr Franklin Long) father.
Large area of brown discoloration under glaze moving/spreading down from the top on both inside and outside. Visible crack from top, by handle, about 2 3/4 inches long. Chips at base. Extensive crazing. Gold paint worn at thumbpiece.
Object ID
G.03.29.1
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long
Ironstone pitcher, one of a pair, has flattened pot-bellied white body with clear glaze. Exterior painted magenta except for large reserves at sides delineated by gold-painted foliate molding. "G.M.S." painted within side reserves in Old English letttering. Molded arched handle with thumbpiece. Gold-painted highlights on rim, spout and handle.
Initials represent George Michael Steinman (1847-1920). Marked on bottom in blue is an emblem with two concentric circles having illegible words within.
Provenance
Descent within family from Geo. M. Steinman to Sarah Myer Steinman (1839-??) who married George Mayer Franklin (1839-1899) who joined Steinman Hardware business in 1869. George and Sarah Franklin has a son Frederick Steinmand Franklin who has a son Frederick Steinman Franklin, Jr. who was the donor's (Carolyn Herr Franklin Long) father.
Heavy chipping on rim and spout and front of base. Two hairline cracks at rim flanking chip. Crazing overall. Brown discoloration under glaze on top inside and top of handle. Red color worn throughout front of pitcher. Gold paint worn at thumbpiece.
Object ID
G.03.29.2
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long
