About Merrimac Pottery

Merrimac Pottery originated in 1897. The company was founded by Thomas Nickerson. Merrimac terminated produced in 1908 after the pottery was destroyed by fire. The company produced arts and crafts pottery in a wide variety of colors including greens, yellows, rose, blues, etc. Merrimac was also recognized for its various glazes including matte, luster, and crackle. Merrimac Pottery is typically marked Merrimac with the sturgeon logo or with a paper label. Early examples were rarely marked.