STAMPED "J. M. HICKERSON / STRASBURG VA.", SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE PAN, salt-glazed, "1" gallon capacity mark, low, slightly tapering cylindrical form with square rim and applied curved small tab handles. Brushed cobalt horizontal eight-petal scrolling floral decoration on each side. Stamp applied upside down. The pottery of James M. Hickerson (1833-1902), Strasburg, VA. 1875-1890. 6 1/2" H, 9 1/8" D rim.
Literature: Comstock -
Pottery of the Shenandoah Valley Region, stamp as p. 299, fig. 5.279 and p. 301, fig. 5.288.
Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.
Condition
Having moderate chip to base back edge and chip to one handle.