Canadian. 1880-1890. A pair of 3 gal jugs from Toronto. James Shields & Co, Toronto, with a Welding era Brantford Potteries floral decoration. Burns & Campbell potters single flower.

Size
Burns and Campbell: 16" x 10" x 10". James Shields: 16.25" x 10" x 10".

Condition
Shields is in very good condition. 7" hairline crack front left. Light spalling to the body. Burns & Campbell is also in very good condition. Restoration to the lip and handle edge.

Medium
Stoneware.

Signature
Stamped, "James Shields & Co Wine and Spirit Merchant 138 Yonge St. Cor. Temperance Toronto, Ont." and "Burns & Campbell Toronto".

Provenance
From the Jon and Lyne Dellandrea Collection.