1976 Glazed Redware Pitcher Pennsylvania German Country Scene by Russell Henry
Description: A beautiful and rather interesting nice size redware tall pitcher by Left Handed Russell Henry. The pitcher has a round flat base with straight sides rising to a shoulder with an inwards rising neck ending in a flared rim. The piece has a spout and an applied handle The piece is glazed inside and out, but not on the base, where you can see the unglazed redware. The bottom 2/3 of the pitcher is decorated with a Pennsylvania German folk art scene depicting the country side with trees and grass. It shows a red barn with a white house next to it and two smaller structures behind it. There is also a red and blue church with a steeple. The art work is beautiful and typical of Pennsylvania German artwork from south east Pennsylvania. The base is signed by Russell Henry himself. Please carefully review photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: October 1976.
Origin: Birdsboro, PA; Berks County, Pennsylvania USA.
Size: The pitcher is ~4" diameter at the base, ~3 1/2" in diameter at the top, is ~5 1/2" at its widest including the handle and spout, and is ~6 1/2" high. The piece weighs slightly over one and half pounds.
Maker: Russell Henry Marks:
Marked on the bottom 10/76 "?H" (Back facing R and H) "HAY CREEK" for Hay Creek Pottery his company and "Left Handed Russell Henry". The bottom is also engraved with the following "Hay Creek Country Scenes Fall e" all in the same hand writing. See Last two photos for details.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a very nice piece with a very nice shape and coloring. A nice piece of folk-art pottery to add to your collection.
Condition: The pitcher is in very good condition with no cracks, repairs, chips or hairlines. The piece shows minor signs of crazing to the glaze. The top rim is a bit rough at the spout and is in lighter color suggesting possible damage of the edge. However, careful examination indicates the color is intentional and the roughness at the spout is an artifact of the manufacturing and the rim has no chips This is a very nice piece in great condition after being around for almost 50 years, which would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
