The Wreaths of Rochester of the John Burger Stone Ware Pottery

By John Sladek Jr. - July 11, 2026

Utilitarian, yet decorative and now highly collectible, the vessels of the John Burger Pottery are a testament to the importance of stone ware manufacture in 19th century Western New York.

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