Candlestick
Maker
Vernon Owens
(American, 20th Century)
Manufacturer
Jugtown Pottery
CultureAmerican
Date1993
MediumFeldspathic glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
InscribedStamped with circular "Jugtown Ware" "1993" and incised signature "Vernon / Owens"
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number94.1.7B
Not on view
DescriptionThis is one of a pair of feldspathic glazed stoneware candlesticks; tall trumpet-shaped candlesticks with tan-grey overall glaze with the candle socket glazed in oxblood red on socket and wax pan. This style was first developed by Ben Owen in the 1930s.Exhibition History"Southern Pottery from the Collection of The Chrysler Museum", The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA, March 3/4 - May 29, 1994.
Pair/Pair