Glazed Brandywine Ruffled Rim with Attached Saucer

The inspiration for this pot comes from Colonial Williamsburg's collection of early American pottery, and is a rare commemorative flowerpot which was handed down as a family heirloom. Late 18th century and early 19th century potters of Chester County, Pennsylvania, occasionally made "fancy flowerpots" which were inscribed with a family name, or to commemorate a special event.  The pot that inspired my piece, was made for Elizabeth Canby in 1825, by Chester County potter, Enos Smedley, and inscribed with her name, and the name of her home, Brandywine, in Wilmington, Delaware. Not many examples of 18th and early 19th century flowerpots exist, due to seasonal wear and tear, and the fact that they were made of earthenware, which is more fragile than the higher fired stoneware, which was used for household crocks and jugs.  I've included a photo of the original here. I love the full and graceful form of the original piece, and tried to put my own touch on the design, without copying it exac