posted on August 21, 2005 04:23:27 PM new
I everyone ..... I was wondering if anyone can help me with this dog handled pitcher. I found a few ideas but unless it's stamped and named lol I really have no clue. I think it's a Bennington hound pitcher but I really would like to be sure cause I don't want to list something wrong and have 50 million people e-mail me fussing about it. It measures 10 inches high and 8 inches across. The dog does have a collar that looks like a chain and I can feels his ribs under glaze. No marks at all. It has grapes and grape vines at the top part and a pack of dogs bring down a deer at the bottom.
Also is it worth listing as it is got some very heavy crazing ,1 small chunk missing and some glaze chipping on the spout as seen in pictures below. It was my grandmothers and I don't know where she got it. One of the many weird things in my attic. Thanks !!
posted on August 21, 2005 04:36:04 PM new
Where in hades do you find these wierd things? I have no idea what kind of a dog this is, if it is really a dog.
posted on August 21, 2005 05:32:27 PM new
Thanks for all the help with the dog breed !It's really a interesting looking dog. Does anyone know if the maker is Bennington ? and will the crazing and chip make it unsellable?
posted on August 21, 2005 05:56:33 PM new
It's a classic Bennington shape, and since most Bennington wasn't marked, who's to call you a liar?
It's definitly old, probably early 1900's. Crazing shouldn't detract from the piece, minor chips will have a little effect on the price.
posted on August 21, 2005 05:57:31 PM new
make sure to say something like-i just dont know what it is ,could be a whippet or a greyhound or a dachshund or a borzoi.
You will get all the dog fans ,they will tell you what breed it is/
The german used to make dog teapots,but just the handle could be english made.
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posted on August 21, 2005 06:03:58 PM new
Thanks Max ! I was really worried about saying it was something is wasn't.I don't know how people can keep up with all the shapes,sizes and colors in glass & pottery . Also thanks Stopwhinning for few more dog names.As always you guys and gals are the best !!
posted on August 21, 2005 06:41:00 PM new
The last I knew, Bennington was still in business. I would list that it is a yelloware hound handled pitcher. The one I have has a Rockingham glaze and the hound is different with a hunt scene on the side. Your dog does resemble a greyhound.
Old yelloware usually has small chips and whatnot as it is so brittle and chips so easily. It is extremely hard to find a piece in excellent condition. Be sure to list the faults, but true collectors are not surprised by a few small ones.
posted on August 21, 2005 07:32:17 PM new
What a great pitcher! Definitely worth listing - it's a utilitarian piece so a knick or two is expected. I noticed the ones that seem to do best when sold mention Rockingham/Bennington/Majolica/Yellowware w/ Figural Dog Handle - if you can fit it in the title.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caroline
posted on August 21, 2005 09:58:36 PM new
Object ID 1975.830
Object Name Pitcher
Credit line Gift of Mrs. George Van Santvoord
Dimensions H-11 Dia-8 inches
Early Date 1853
Late Date 1858
Made United States Pottery Company
Place of Origin Bennington, Vermont
Description The Bennington hound-handled pitcher was designed by Daniel Greatbach, grandson of William Greatbach an assciate of the well-known Wedgwood Pottery in England. Daniel arrived in America about 1839, became chief designer and modeler for the American Pottery Manufacturing Company in Jersey City, New Jersey, and, while there, designed a hound-handled pitcher, possibly the first in America. By 1852 Greatbach was a resident of Bennington and chief designer for the United States Pottery Company where he designed a second hound-handled pitcher. Greatbach worked at the United States Pottery until 1858 at which time he left to establish another pottery in Kaolin, Georgia with Christopher Webber Fenton and Decius Clark.
The hound or dog-handled pitcher was made in large numbers by the United States Pottery Company and after it closed was produced by the E. and L. P. Norton Pottery in four sizes until at least 1867. While no longer common, these pitchers are in many public and private collections and can still be found in antique shops today. The dog, as modeled by Daniel Greatbach, has a chain collar, a sharp keel-like shape on the underside, and stylized hind quarters which form the lower part of the handle. In addition, the dog's nose usually touches the forepaws which grasp the rim, and prominent ribs can be felt, if not seen, under the glaze. No other hound pitcher made by other firms, and there are many, is identical to the Bennington hound. The chain collar is a particularly important characteristic for identification.
Scroddled ware has always been the scarcest ware produced by the United States Pottery. Wedging or combining two colors of clay together, then pressing into molds created a veining effect which permeated the entire piece. Scroddled ware was therefore not only time consuming and expensive, but also difficult to make into sets which were well matched. In addition, when used for figural pieces such as toby pitchers, the facial features became lost among to veining.
The hound-handled pitcher shown here is the only one known in scroddled ware and the ice strainer over the spout is a rare detail on any Bennington pitcher.
For more information please contact the Bennington Museum 75 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201 (802)447
I found this when I googled it.. hope it helps comebuy616
posted on August 22, 2005 05:23:47 AM new
According to the Bennington book (Barrett), yours is not Bennington, but most likely by the Vance Faience Pottery Co. in Ohio.
See p. 33 for an illustrated comparison of Bennington version vs. others (including yours).
posted on August 22, 2005 09:58:15 AM new
So glad I asked about this pitcher . I've learned a lot because of all y'all help . Here a picture of a Ohio Hound Handled Stoneware Pitcher made by Vance Faience Co. I think it looks really close to mine and it's says it was made in the old Bennington mold. Best of both worlds. Thanks soooo much again !!
Caroline 