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STAMPED "SOL[O]MAN BELL / [STRAS]B[UR]G / VA", SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE PAN, salt-glazed, "1 1/2" gallon capacity mark, deep, slightly conical form with squared rim and shallow pour spout, lightly incised shoulder ring, and applied arched handles with medial ridge. Brushed cobalt wave/undulating vine decoration to each side, additional cobalt to handle terminals. The shop of Solomon Bell (1817-1882), Strasburg, VA. 1845-1860. 6 3/8" H, 11 1/4" D rim, 7 3/8" D base.
Literature: Comstock - The Pottery of the Shenandoah Valley Region, stamp as p. 211, fig. 5.33.
Excellent visual condition, having some professional restoration to base.
Collection of the late Al and Billy Steidel, Alexandria, VA.