The history of Chinese Blue glaze (in the context of which I use it) began at Jugtown Pottery and was developed by its owner Jacques Busbee. Ben Owen, Sr., who started working at Jugtown as a potter in 1923, was also involved with this particular glaze. After the death of Mr. Busbee in 1947, the glaze's use was discontinued at the request of Mrs. Busbee in memoriam to her husband. Upon Ben Owen, Sr.'s departure from Jugtown and the subsequent opening of his own establishment (Old Plank Road Pottery) in 1959, he revived the Chinese Blue glaze based on his knowledge gained while at Jugtown Pottery. After Ben Owen, Sr. retired from making pots in 1972, the shop closed until Ben “Wade” Owen, Jr. reopened it in 1981. During Wade’s time running the pottery, the use of Chinese Blue was, once again, revived. When Ben Own, III took over the pottery in the 1990's, he continued the Chinese Blue legacy.
Shipping...please read:
Shipping has become expensive these days. Typically I prefer to ship through UPS because I have never had an issue. Unfortunately, shipping to a residential address costs considerably more than sending to a commercial address. USPS is usually not as expensive if the packages are small. Priority Mail is my preferred way to send something, although Ground Advantage is less costly.
The purchase form on this shop page has a designated dollar amount of $16 USD for shipping. I will use the carrier that comes closest to the fee added on the form and let you know via email how it will be delivered.
That being said, all pieces purchased through this site's transaction form and shipped to a street address within the contiguous 48 states, will be delivered by UPS or USPS. For PO Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii and international orders I will ship through the US Post Office. However, I will contact all international customers with a quote before shipping. Packages go out 1-5 business days from the day of purchase.
If two or more pieces are purchased simultaneously, I will combine them and refund any excess collected in shipping fees through PayPal.
Refunds and Exchanges:
I do my best to accurately depict and describe the items. As you know, colors can vary by monitor. Too, photography and digital editing can be a slight factor. The very fact that a piece is zeroed in upon, and there is no peripheral clutter, shows it off uniquely. I ask that you keep in mind that all items are made by hand and by nature have slight imperfections and variations.
If an item is delivered in a damaged condition, you are welcome to return it for a replacement of a similar item of equal value. If you are not satisfied with your purchase upon receiving it, you are welcome to return it for a full refund of the selling price within 7 days of the transaction. Buyers are responsible for the cost of processing fees and return shipping.