Brown Bennington pottery "gentleman's club" spittoon with side clean out. Bennington Potters was built on the site of the venerable Norton Factory, which was founded by John Norton in 1793. As a regional pottery, Norton initially produced redware before moving on to more durable stoneware items such as crocks. By the end of the 19th century, the Norton Factory had grown to become the biggest ceramics manufacturer in the United States.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Vermont, United States