likely made at the Thomas Chandler Pottery, Kirksey's Crossroads, Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1850-1852, elongated ovoid form, light tannish alkaline glaze, large applied kaolin slip sunflower motif surrounding a "5" slip capacity mark, two arched strap handles on opposing shoulders, spout with collared rim, 17-1/2 in.
Provenance: From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama, purchased from John Bivins Associates in 2001, this lot is accompanied with the original invoice.
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From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama, purchased from John Bivins Associates in 2001, this lot is accompanied with the original invoice.
glaze voids and anomalies as made, 1/2 in. chip to spout, miniscule glaze frit to one handle, glaze crackle as made, old curving tight 6 in. hairline on lower body to base, continuing 4-1/2 in. on to base, two other 2-1/2 in. hairlines at lower body to base, very minor wear and minor chipping to base edge
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