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Scarce 1/2 Gallon Strasburg Stoneware Pitcher |
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Item #SXP03 |
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This attractive, 1/2 gallon stoneware pitcher was made in Strasburg, VA, circa 1870. It is decorated around the belly with four swags and flowers, and on the collar with a flower on the spout and one at either side. Cobalt is also applied to the handle terminals. This pitcher was well-potted, with an ovoid shape, footed base, pronounced beading where the collar meets the body, and an incised line running around the top of the rim. The contrast is excellent, particularly for Strasburg, with bright blue over a light gray body. The decoration is similar to that found on pieces made at the W. H. Lehew pottery of Strasburg, circa 1860 to 1874, and although the form is different than most Lehew pitchers, it was probably made there. Overall, this is a fine example of a Shenandoah Valley pitcher, with a desirable small size and attractive decoration. |
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8 3/4" tall. |
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Heavily worn area on back of rim, approximately 3" long--looks like it may have occurred in the making when a kiln stacker was removed from the pitcher's rim after it was fired. Otherwise mint condition. |
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