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COFFMAN SCHOOL, ROCKINGHAM CO., VA DECORATED SALT-G

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COFFMAN SCHOOL, ROCKINGHAM CO., VA DECORATED SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE JAR, previously unrecorded "4" within a partially serrated rectangular frame capacity stamp, tall ovoid form with high collar and two ribbed handles, brushed cobalt decoration consisting of a typical hollow-center Rockingham tulip on one side and an unusual combination of three tulips and beehive-like decorations on other side, collar with dashes and round-head flowers. Attributed to William C. Coffman or his son William R. Coffman, East Rockingham, possibly at Henry Miller's Elk Run Pottery. Third quarter 19th century. 15 1/2" h, 8" dia rim, 7" dia base.
Reference: Parallels Evans/Suter, p. 54, fig. 68, which bears a closely related "2" capacity stamp; also see p. 38, fig. 22 for a closely related "1" capacity stamp. See p. 29, note 14, for a discussion of Miller's pottery.
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Several body hairlines and cracks, primarily at base, two shallow chips to outer rim

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