Antique stoneware was often used in small local potteries in 19thcentury New England. They made useful objects in molds and fanciful figurines and vases that could be decorated by hand.
Bristol-slip glaze was popular because it was scratch-resistant and added color. One amateur artist made a resting ram to be used as a doorstop. The 9-inch hand-molded animal sold for $144, probably because it was m…