Large Chandler Maker Jug

likely made at Kirksey's Crossroads, Edgefield District, South Carolina, 1840's to 1850's, light tan glaze to top of jug, variation of glaze color to lower half, ruffled circular kaolin slip decoration to opposing shoulders of jar, "Chandler Maker" stamp impressed above one decoration, large applied double ridged strap handles, double collared spout, 18-1/4 in. - Provenance: Collection of Dr. Joseph T. and Gaile E. Wingard, Jacksonville, Florida
Condition Report: glaze voids and anomalies as made, 1 in. loss to rim under glaze, 2 in. loss to handle under glaze, 2 hairlines, minor glaze chip and possible repair to other handle, 1-1/2 in. glaze hairline under handle, 9 in. "Y" hairline to side of jar, 12 x 8 in. "cross" hairline to other side of jar continuing onto base 5 in. in two directions, 9 in. hairline around belly of jar, all hairlines appear stabilized, kiln debris, firing anomalies, clay body anomalies, evidence of removed green paintÿÿ