Help identifying this jug... possibly redware?

[RebeccaRose]

I purchased this pitcher recently. It has an applied handle and looks like it could be medieval redware as it has some similar characteristics (such as the handle shape, the medium used - earthenware?). Could anyone shed any light on this item based on the images? Thanks!

 

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[A2coins]

Cant help but nice piece if you look in the forum section there are forums specifically for items like this. im sure someone will help ya soon

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet also Tommy

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I can easily see how you might think this piece is in the 'Medieval Style' Redware Pottery, but it looks more like a reproduction to me. There are a number of visual clues here, aside from the rim chip, what is obvious to me is the lack of visual signs of use. The base is probably the clearest indicator, as it hardly exhibits enough wear to be 600 years old.

Here are a couple of documented pieces of actual Medieval Redware Pottery for comparison.
My hope is that someone with more experience then I will chime in here.

Dave

 

[Joe-Dirt]

It’d make a nice beer mug