Circa 1840-50, alkaline glaze of a celadon tone over light red clay, a stoneware one gallon jar of ovoid proportions with a semi-rounded upper rim, applied lug handles, decoration on both sides in iron slip, with a flower head on a bent stem. This design was used by Chandler from his time at Shaw's Creek to his time at Martintown Road.

11 in.

Private Collection

Former Collection of William Kelly Young.

Information regarding the 'bent stem' design, commonly used by Chandler, refer to "Ceramics in America 2013", fig.39-40.

Small glazed over rim flake; original kiln residue on an area of the lower body; one handle with glazed over area of loss to left side, and a few chips; above the same handle is a tight "V" shaped hairline extending to the rim, appears stable; the other handle with demilune hairline to edge and a second hairline to underside; some scattered tight shrinkage hairlines to interior.