Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 20

JAMES RIVER, VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE JAR

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

JAMES RIVER, VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE JAR, salt-glazed, approximately one-gallon capacity, ovoid form with rounded rim, incised shoulder ring, and applied arched handles. Brushed cobalt stylized tadpole-like design to each side, additional cobalt to handle terminal. Possibly John P. Schermerhorn (1788-1850), Richmond Factory, Henrico County, VA. 1817-1837. 9 1/4" H, 5 1/2" D rim.

Condition

Excellent visual condition, having some areas of professional restoration including spots on handles and rim.

From a Virginia private collection.