Figure 20 Storage jar, Schermerhorn Pottery, Richmond, Virginia, 1817–1837. Salt-glazed stoneware. H. 13". Capacity: 3 gallons. (Private collection.) An excellent example of Schermerhorn’s early Richmond production, this thick-walled, well-formed ovoid vessel has a pronounced rounded rim, highly placed crescent-shaped handles brushed with cobalt, and horizontal vines and two prominent round floral blossoms. |