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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 11

SCHERMERHORN POTTERY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE JAR

Estimate: $300 - $500
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

SCHERMERHORN POTTERY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE JAR, salt-glazed, designated four-gallon capacity, ovoid form with slightly flaring rounded rim, incised neck and shoulder rings, and applied arched handles. Brushed cobalt horizontal triple-bloom flower with foliated stem to each side, "4" below one handle, additional cobalt to handle terminals. John P. Schermerhorn (1788-1850), Richmond Factory, Henrico County, VA. 1817-1850. 14 1/2" H, 7 3/4" D rim.

Condition

Excellent, mostly undamaged condition having a few minute/minor chips to foot edge. Manufacturing flaws including one side having indentation to lower half, a crack to rim, as made.

From a Virginia private collection.