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Klinker Museum (now
Philadelphia Museum of Art),
the

Continued from page 1 covered with colored slips in

Crocker Farm sale. Another raised floral designs, bears on
similar jar with identical han- the bottom his initials, C.K.,
dles sold for $13,800 in 1994 at and the date of fabrication,
the George Scott sale through 1773. According to an old deed
Christie’s. And another also formerly in possession of the
with identical handles and late William J. Buck, of
dated in slip “1790” sold for Jenkintown, Pa., Christian
$56,400 in 2004 through Klinker was an “earthen pot-
Freeman’s. ter maker” in 1792, near
According to Edwin Atlee Bucksville, in the same coun-
Even though the construc- An 18th-century slip decorat-
Barber’s (1851-1916) 1903 ty, where he had resided for
tion of this pot is different ed red earthenware jar pos-
book, “Tulip Ware of the at least five years previous to
than the other objects illus- sibly by Christian Klinker
Pennsylvania-German that date.” The museum’s jar
trated in this article, this that was previously owned
Potters: An Historical Sketch also serves as evidence docu-
piece was possibly made by by Lester and Barbara
of the Art of Slip-Decoration menting Klinker as a potter in
Christian Klinker, ca. 1773- Breininger. It sold for $3,792
in the United States,” “One of Bucks County, as early as 1773.
1798. Photo courtesy in 2011 through Pook & Pook.
the pioneer potters of Bucks It is also because of these
Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo courtesy Pook & Pook.
County, Pa., was Christian pieces at the Philadelphia
Klinker, who is supposed to Museum of Art, along with a made with how some of
have come from Germany. An few others retaining strong Klinker’s production
earthenware jar in the collec- histories of ownership, that appeared in the late 1700s,
tion of the Pennsylvania an interpretation can be seeing there is not much
archaeological evidence from
his production in existence, Possibly an 18th-century slip decorated red earthenware
which is possibly a result of jar, which resembles the type of known wares that were
some of his property being made by Christian Klinker, as well as other potters working
sold in 1792. in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The jar was previously
About Christian Klinker owned in the late 19th and/or early 20th century by Robert
P.O. Box 500, The history of Christian Weeks and Emily Johnston De Forest.
Mount Joy, PA 17552 Klinker’s migration to America
800-800-1833 is not well documented,
717-653-1833 although it is known that he
717-653-6165 fax
717-892-6016 was producing red earthen-
An 18th-century slip decorat-
ware in Upper Bucks County
e-mail: antiquesnews@engleonline.com as early as 1773, located to the
ed red earthenware jar
Editor - Karl Pass, 717-278-1404 attributed to Christian
north of Philadelphia, along
e-mail: kpass@antiquesandauctionnews.net Klinker. The shape is similar
the Pennsylvania/New Jersey
to the dated “1773” jar at the
Advertising Sales border. The potters who flour-
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Tim Moore, 717-492-2534 ished in Bucks County from
This jar was acquired by the
Circulation - Tara Herr, 717-892-6022 1770 to 1830 were known for
Met in 1913, the same year
Circulation - Linda Deshler, Ext. 2541 their elaborate use of slip
that Robert Weeks De Forest
Classifieds decoration, often utilizing
became president of the
1-800-428-4211 Ext. 6022
1-800-800-1833, Fax 717-892-6022
717-492-2566 upwards of four different col-
museum. Photo courtesy
ors; they were also known for
Sample copy ........................... $2.50 Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Doing sgraffito decorated wares, a
1 YEAR, third class ............... $28.00 technique that was created by the 18th and 19th century are
Our Part
1 YEAR, first class ................. $80.00 applying a preliminary sur- sgraffito decorated plates, as
6 MONTHS, first class .......... $48.00 face color, covering it with well as slip decorated plates My nephew, Jason, holding the jar which sold in 2018 at Nye
All checks must be in U.S. funds. another color, and then and platters, various shaped & Company while standing outside the Metropolitan
Checks must be drawn on U.S. bank scratching the top layer in jars (some with reticulated Museum of Art.
OR add $7.00 to subscription price. such a way that the emerging cutouts), flower vases, bot- (1721-1809), of Upper Salford, object they collected was
Antiques & Auction News is distributed at shops, decoration revealed the con- tles, bowls, flowerpots, mugs, Montgomery County, and in given to the Met, some of
shows, markets and auctions throughout the North- trasting lower color. among other forms, including the fall of 1792 he purchased which had descended in their
eastern United States. Among the forms manu- whimsical objects. of Christian Klinker sixty- estate until 2018.
factured in Bucks County in It is apparent that Klinker four acres on the Durham Nonetheless, Christian
Advertising Deadlines was as prolific with his use of
slip decoration as any potter
Road, in Nockamixon, the Klinker’s efforts as one of the
site of Bucksville. Here he pioneering potters in Bucks
Every Thursday at Noon working in Bucks County. This erected a dwelling, wheel- County helped spark one of
Issues Are Mailed One Week Prior To Publication Date statement can be interpreted wright and blacksmith- the country’s most prolific
based on the surviving shops, and made other areas of red earthenware
News articles, press releases, and feature articles about antiques, antiquing,
collectors, collections, museums, shows, shops, auction results, historical objects attributed to Klinker improvements. He built a production. Based on the few
sites, auctioneers, etc., are considered for publication. Photographs which owned by art museums such tavern-house, sign of the known examples of Klinker’s
enhance the articles are welcome. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a as the Philadelphia Museum “White Horse,” in 1808, production that survive
self-addressed stamped postcard in order that the editor may notify author of of Art and the Metropolitan licensed the following year, today, notably jars, it can be
receipt of material. Address to Editor’s attention.
Museum of Art in New York and opened a store in 1818.” gathered that the slip deco-
We reserve the right to edit material submitted for publication to conform to the
editorial style of Antiques & Auction News. Reproduction of artwork, editorial or
City. Furthermore, it was pub- Some noted characteris- rated wares he produced
advertising copy is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. lished in the Bucks County tics of Klinker’s production, were some of the most color-
Joel Sater Publications reserves the right to revise or reject at their discretion Historical Society’s 1897 based on extant examples, ful wares made anywhere in
any advertisement they deem objectionable, whether in subject matter, An 18th-century slip decorat- book, “Tools of the Nation include thin or refined con- America in the last quarter of
wording, or make-up. ed red earthenware jar possi- Maker: A Descriptive struction with a raised lid the 1700s. The foundation
Minimum depth R.O.P. - as many inches deep as columns wide. Antiques bly by Christian Klinker, for- Catalogue of Objects in the rim flange that is glazed, that he helped establish in
& Auction News and its advertisers are not liable for composition errors or merly owned by Ralph O. Museum of the Historical
misprints; nor is it responsible for errors in ads taken by phone. Advertisers unlike other styles of this the 1700s continued with
submitting artwork and images for use in advertisements assume all liability Esmerian and the American Society of Bucks County, form made in Pennsylvania, how red earthenware was
in regards to trademark and copyright infringements. Folk Art Museum in New York Pennsylvania,” “Bucks county where the rim flange is produced in Bucks County in
City. It sold for $11,250 in 2014 potters like Christian Klinker,
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courtesy Sotheby’s. Headmans before 1825, could
tone the glaze in warm
shades of brown, yellow,
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intentionally left unglazed.
Many of the pots are also
decorated with the same
light orange lead glaze,
which the decorative slip is
the 19th century, where this
industry flourished, and it is
regarded today as one of the
most important areas for
historic red earthenware

1 Year, 3rd Class $28.00 PAYMENT ENCLOSED green and orange, and paint- applied. production in the country.
All checks must be in U.S. funds. ed upon the unbaked wares Among the wares known
6 Months, 1st Class $48.00 Checks must be drawn on U.S. bank by means of an earthen cup
add $7.00 to subscription price.
today that are like Klinker’s Sources
1 Year, 1st Class $80.00 tapped by a quill. Its con- production is a slip decorated Barber, Edwin Atlee. “Tulip
CHARGE TO: tents was the slip or clay pot that sold in a group lot at Ware of the Pennsylvania-
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material. For timely delivery, subscribe paste of consistency like Nye & Company in German Potters.” University of
by 1st Class. molasses, and productive of Bloomfield, N.J., in 2018. The Michigan, 1903.
ANTIQUES & AUCTION NEWSTM NOTE TO 3RD CLASS SUBSCRIBERS: the green, yellow, black and pot was included in the col- Buck County, Penn.
P.O. BOX 500, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552 No refunds available for late delivery. white colors used in the var- lection of Robert Weeks Historical Society. “Tools of
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SUBSCRIBE E\DVSHFLÝFGDWH (1848-1931) and Emily the Nation Maker: A
EXP. DATE _________ Nockamixon Township Johnston De Forest (1851- Descriptive Catalogue of
was founded in 1742, Klinker
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1942), which had descended Objects in the Museum of the
NAME _____________________________________________ was a large landholder in the in the De Forest family. Historical Society of Bucks
ADDRESS __________________________________________ area. It was published by Robert Weeks wore many County, Pennsylvania.” Bucks
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TO SUBSCRIBE! CITY _________________________ STATE ______ ZIP _______ Watts Hart Davis’ (1820-1910) lifetime, but he is most Davis, William Watts Hart.
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š Fax this form: 717-892-6016 DATE ______________________________________________ “Nicholas Buck (1767-1829), Metropolitan Museum of Art PA: Democrat Book and Job
the founder of Bucksville, in 1913. In this role, the Office Print, 1876.
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