Antique Manganese Glazed Orangish-Brown Redware Deep Pie Plate SE Pennsylvania
Description: Beautiful antique deep redware pie plate with round flat bottom and slightly curved or rounded sides ending in a plain dark brown rim. The plate is orangish-brown in color and is manganese glazed as evidenced by the dark brown speckles throughout. The bowl is glazed on the inside but not on the outside. The brown coloring of the plate or bowl has dark brown or black speckles distributed throughout. The edge of the [late is dark brown and the back or bottom of the plate is black with small areas where you can see the reddish color of the redware (see 4th photo). A beautiful plate with great looking coloring making this piece a great addition to your antique redware collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain but most likely mid to late 1800s (mid to late 19th century) or possibly earlier.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: Measures ~7 1/2" in diameter at the top and is ~1 1/2" high. The piece weighs about one pound and 3 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a beautiful antique redware deep pie plate or bowl with great form and color. It would display very well in your collection of antique redware. It is in good condition given it is over 150 years old, just super.
Condition: The plate is in good condition with no cracks, hairlines, major chips, or repair. It does have general crazing to the glaze. The piece has some minor old nicks along the edge which are difficult to see. The piece also has a few flakes to the glaze on the inside. The back of the plate is black with some general roughness to the surface but no losses or chips. It does have a piece of scotch tape which has been partially removed and we chose not to remove it completely. Finally, as is the case with all these primitive old redware pieces, the bowl has a few of the usual defects you would expect such as pops, slubs, unglazed areas, and uneven spots. Be that as it may, these issues do not to distract from the beauty and quality of the piece. Please view the photos for additional condition information.
