SCHERMERHORN POTTERY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE JAR, salt-glazed, approximately three-gallon capacity, bold ovoid form with heavy squared rim, beaded neck ring, three incised shoulder rings, and applied arched handles. Brushed cobalt closed double-blossom floral decoration on both sides, additional cobalt across handles and to terminals. John P. Schermerhorn (1788-1850), Richmond Factory, Henrico County, VA. 1817-1837. 14" H, 6 1/4" D.
Literature: Parallels Hunter (ed.) - Ceramics in America 2005, p. 73, fig. 19, "Rocketts' Red Glare: John P. Schermerhorn and the Early Richmond-Area Stoneware Industry" by Kurt C. Russ and W. Sterling Schermerhorn.

Having a minor shallow chip to foot, rim with a moderate chip and wear.