Canadian. 1873-1894. Despite the Brantford Pottery achieving industrial levels of production and national distribution under William E. Welding's ownership, there are only a handful of crocks known with this stamp and bird decoration. This is the 3 gal butter crock pictured in Moe Johnson's "The Potter's Reach", on pg. 368, Fig. 29-51. This design of bird is typically associated with the Flack & Van Arsdale Pottery of Cornwall and may indicate a decorator moved between firms.

Size
10.25" x 11.25" x 10.75".

Condition
Good condition. Restored hairline crack coming down from rim. 4" hairline rear. Moderate stain.

Medium
Stoneware.

Signature
Stamped, "W. E. Welding Brantford Ont".

Provenance
From the Sherry Boxall and Andrew Gruening Collection.