Fine attrib. Thos Chandler, Edgefield District, SC Stoneware Jar w/ Iron Slip Floral Decoration, circa 1850

Spring 2026 Auction of the David & Jongy Ward Collection

Lot #: 36

Price Realized: $4,200.00

($3,500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Fine Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar with Iron Slip Floral Decoration, attributed to the Thomas Chandler Pottery, Kirksey's Crossroads, Edgefield District, SC, circa 1850, highly ovoid jar with arched lug handles and thin, semi-rounded rim, decorated in iron slip on the front and reverse with a large, slip-trailed "broken stem" floral motif against an olive-colored, alkaline-glazed ground. A 7 1/2" crack from rim on one side, including a thin, approximately 6" extending through this crack near midsection. An additional small surface flake appears along the vertical crack. Otherwise excellent condition. H 12 1/2".