HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND EARTHENWARE / REDWARE PITCHER, double lead-glazed with engobe-glazed exterior, globular form with incised ring below rim, pronounced beaded neck ring, and applied thin strap handle with medial ridge. Late 18th/first quarter 19th century. 7 1/4" H, 3 3/4" D rim.
Catalogue Note: The handle form and engobe glaze parallel those observed on a sugar bowl (2002.6.1) housed in the collections of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The bowl was a presentation piece to Mary Embich, a resident of Hagerstown until circa 1820. The museum notes that the bowl was possibly made by a member of the Bell family, most likely Peter, due to the fact the two families were neighbors. Peter Bell left Hagerstown about 1824, relocating to Winchester, Virginia. Other possible Hagerstown area potteries include Eichbaugh/Einbach (1790s), Leisinger and Bell (1800-1802), Christian Fechtig and George Voglesong (1802-1806). 

Very good condition, having a shallow elongated chip to handle, some minute/minor flakes to rim, spout with some exterior glaze loss, a minor chip to foot edge, and some light staining to neck.