Jar and cover
Medium
glasswares
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren
Accession Number
1986-61-101-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Jar and Cover** *Henry Chawner (British, 1764–1851), ca. 1795* Glassware, Smithsonian American Art Museum; Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren Crafted around 1795 by Henry Chawner, a skilled British glassmaker during the late Georgian era, this elegant *Jar and Cover* represents the refined artistry of English glass production at the turn of the 19th century. Chawner, active in London, contributed to a vibrant tradition of glasswares that blended functionality with decorative appeal, often used for storage, apothecary needs, or display in affluent homes. The piece's simple yet sophisticat...