Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Impressed Drape-and-Tassel Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAW.S / STONEWARE," Thomas Commeraw, Coerlears Hook, Manhattan, NY, circa 1815, squat-shaped, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, flaring collar, and open loop handles. Impressed on the front and reverse with the cobalt-highlighted words, "COMMERAW.S" and "STONEWARE" below an impressed and cobalt-highlighted drape-and-tassel motif. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Provenance: Found in a home in the Creeds area of Virginia Beach, Princess Anne County, Virginia. The elderly woman who previously owned it was 87 years old in 2025. A photo found inside the crock (not included with this lot) reads, "Great Grandfather Found this on Abanted [Abandoned] Ship." Based on the woman's age, this jar was apparently found on a ship in the 19th century. A 2 1/2" Y-shaped line on underside, with part of the Y extending 3 1/2" diagonally onto base, and the other part extending 3 1/8" vertically up base. Otherwise excellent condition. H 12 3/8" ; Diam. (at rim) 9 7/8".
