Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Schneider Haus |
Object ID |
SH2012.013.071 |
Object Name |
Saucer |
Description |
White ironstone saucer in the New York Shape pattern. The saucer is circular with a deep 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 a border along the outer edge of the saucer. Impressed diamond registry mark on the bottom of the saucer. The mark reads "New York Shape/IV" at the top with "R d=" in the centre. "B" is above the R; "A" is to the left, "8" is to the right, and "12" is below. "J. Clementson/Hanley" is along the lower edge. |
Date |
1858 |
Dimensions |
H-2.8 Dia-15 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 |