Salt Glazed Stoneware Canning Jar | 1870 Western Pennsylvania

19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Canning Jar | Western Pennsylvania

This salt glazed stoneware canning jar is a striking example of early rare American pottery, finished with freehand brushed cobalt stripes that immediately set it apart.

It solves the need for an authentic early stoneware piece that brings real history, texture, and regional character into the home.

Made in western Pennsylvania between 1870 and 1890, this jar reflects the utilitarian pottery traditions of the region. The salt glaze gives the surface depth and variation, while the hand brushed cobalt decoration adds movement and personality. Age appropriate wear and original glaze imperfections are present and expected, contributing to its authenticity. Found in a collector’s estate, this is a highly collectible piece that works beautifully as a utensil jar or as a standalone decorative object.

Product Details

• Materials: Stoneware with salt glaze
• Origin: Western Pennsylvania
• Era: 1870 to 1890
• Dimensions: 6.5" H x 4" Dia.
• Condition: Antique; wear consistent with age and use; patina and original glaze imperfections present (see photos)
• Use: Utensil jar, decorative stoneware
• Sourcing: Found in a collector’s estate
• Design Notes: Rare and highly collectible example of early American stoneware

This jar pairs beautifully with pieces from our Stoneware and Pottery and New Arrivals collections for a layered, historically rich display.

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