Antique Redware Glazed Storage Jar Shaped Rim Willoughby Smith Womelsdorf PA
Description: A beautiful glazed redware storage jar from Berks County Pennsylvania. The jar, which has a round flat base with curved sides rising to a shaped rim, was made by Willoughby Smith in the period 1863-1880. The jar is glazed inside and out and has a beautiful orangish-brown color. It shows dark specs throughout the surface indicative of manganese glazing. The jar looks great and is in relatively good condition but has a tight hairline crack that extends from the rim down for about 3 inches. The piece also has a small shallow chip to the outside of rim near the hairline crack. Other than that, the piece is intact and appears to be solid and stable. The piece is undecorated and is stamped on the bottom "W. SMITH/WOMELSDORF". A nice piece to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1865-1880.
Origin: Womelsdorf, Berks County Pennsylvania USA.
Size: Measures ~4" in diameter at the base, is ~5 5/8" high to the top, with the opening on top being ~5" in diameter. The piece weighs over a pound and a half.
Maker: Willoughby Smith.
Marks: Stamped on the bottom "W. SMITH/WOMELSDORF".
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice and well-made storage jar having a nice shape and nice classic coloring. The jar would make a nice addition to your collection of antique redware.
Condition: The jar looks great and is in relatively good condition but has a tight hairline crack that extends from the rim down for about 3 inches. The piece also has a small shallow chip to the outside of rim near the hairline crack. It has general crazing to the glaze with minimum losses to the glaze. The piece has very few of the usual defects such as pops, slubs, unglazed areas, and uneven spots, which you would expect in a primitive old redware piece. Other than that, the piece is intact and appears to be solid and stable. Please see the photos for additional condition information and to appreciate its beauty.
