Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Schneider Haus |
Object ID |
SH2012.013.073 |
Object Name |
Plate, Dessert |
Description |
White ironstone plate in the New York Shape pattern. The plate is circular with a shallow rim. It is decorated with a cobalt blue flower pattern under the glaze. Over the glaze, the flower pattern is highlighted with copper luster. Copper luster is also used to create border along the outer edge. Impressed diamond registry mark on the bottom of the plate. The mark reads "New York Shape/IV" along the top. "R d=" is in the centre with "B" above the R, "A" to the left, "23" to the right", and "2" below. "J. Clementson/Hanley" is along the lower edge. |
Date |
1858 |
Dimensions |
H-2 Dia-19.5 cm |
History |
Joseph Clementson (1794-1871) - later Clementson Brothers (his sons) - were potters from 1839 until the early 1900s in the Staffordshire potteries area of England. Clementson had a strong connection to Canada, coming to Ontario in the 1830s to assess the Canadian market. One of his sons operated a china business in Saint John, New Brunswick and imported goods from the family firm in England. The tea service belonged to Mary Wenger Meyer (1814-1868) of Woolwich Township. Mary was married to John Meyer (1808-1883), and their daughter, Sarah Meyer (1843-1926) married David B. Schneider (1840-1928). David was a grandson of Joseph Schneider (1772-1843) and Barbara Eby (1774-1843). According to the donor, Sarah inherited the tea service from her mother, which was then passed into the Schneider/Snyder family. |
People |
Clementson, Joseph Meyer, Mary Wenger |