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A quick turn of the jar confirmed the incongruities of time and place, revealing the presence of two very unusual stamped designs, as well as a rarely seen maker’s mark belonging to one of New England’s earliest and most talented potters, William Pecker (figs. 1-4).
Sep 10, 2019 · Susanna’s brother, William Pecker (1758-1820) also born in Haverhill, and an Essex County trained potter is found in Merrimacport in 1784. It seems that Pecker remained employed with his brother-in-law until the early 1790s, when he established his own pottery.
This multi-generational family business lasted for more than 100 years, making it one of the longest standing potteries in New England. The most famous of those employed in South Amesbury was William Pecker, who operated a pottery during the circa 1791-1820 period.
This multi-generational family business lasted for more than 100 years, making it one of the longest standing potteries in New England. The most famous of those employed in South Amesbury was William Pecker, who operated a pottery during the circa 1791-1820 period.
A quick turn of the jar confirmed the incongruities of time and place, revealing the presence of two very unusual stamped designs, as well as a rarely seen maker’s mark belonging to one of New England’s earliest and most talented potters, William Pecker (figs. 1–4).
Sep 10, 2019 · This exhibition will focus on early American pottery production in Merrimacport, Mass., from 1790 to 1890, with a focus on the William Pecker pottery (circa 1790-1820), and the Daniel Bayley Pottery Company in Newburyport (circa 1764-1799).
1) The document summarizes the discovery of William Pecker, an early 19th century potter from Massachusetts who produced both red earthenware and stoneware. 2) Pecker likely learned stoneware production in New York City, as documents place him working alongside known Manhattan stoneware potters.
