Outstanding Virginia Cobalt and Manganese-Decorated Stoneware Jar

July 21, 2012 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 60

Price Realized: $373.75

($325 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Extremely Rare Large-Sized Stoneware Preserve Jar with Cobalt and Manganese Floral Decoration, attributed to the Coffman Family, Rockingham County, VA, mid 19th century, squat-shaped ovoid with ribbed lug handles and highly unusual tall, flaring collar. Decorated on both sides with a brushed cobalt floral spray including two blossoms and several leaves branching out to the left and right. One side includes a pair of leaves painted in manganese slip, which is an unusual treatment occasionally found on pieces from this region. This jar is one of the largest Rockingham County preserve jars we have seen, as well as one of only two we have seen fashioned with a tall collar. This style of rim is more commonly associated with larger jars produced in the region by the Coffman family. Exceptional form. Sealed, worn Y-shaped crack on one side of jar under one handle. One section of crack continues 2" onto underside, ending at a filled hole, which measures 3/4" on underside and underside. A filled flake on interior, which is associated with the small hole on underside, measures 2 1/4". Another section of the Y (visible as a tight hairline) extends diagonally 7" down to base of jar and onto underside. Two rim chips, small rim nick, and small shallow chip to end of one handle. Tiny chipping to base. H 9 1/2" ; Diameter (across top) 8 7/8".