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STAMPED "J.D.HEATWOLE", ROCKINGHAM CO., VA DECORA

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STAMPED "J.D.HEATWOLE", ROCKINGHAM CO., VA DECORATED SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE PITCHER, approximately 1 gallon, extremely rare scrolled frame stamp, classic Dry River form featuring a bulbous body with a graceful sloping shoulder and tall neck, incised ring below the rim, additional incised double rings on neck and shoulder, lightly grooved handle, brushed cobalt feather decorations. John D. Heatwole, Dry River Pottery, Rockingham Co., VA. 1860-1870. 9 1/4" h, 4 1/2" dia rim
Reference: Published Kaufman, {{Heatwole and Suter Pottery}}, p. 20, fig. 17, and p. 27, pl. XV.
Published Comstock, p. 330, fig. 6.36.
Closely parallels Evans/Suter, p. 47, figs. 48, 49.
Stamp as Evans/Suter, p. 90, fig. 168, and Comstock, p. 322, fig. 6.14
Provenance: Descended in the family of Minnie Rhodes Carr (great grand-daughter of John D. Heatwole).Descended directly from "Potter" John Heatwole (1826-1907).Exhibited: Eastern Mennonite College, February 5 - March 5, 1978, #17
Note: This pitcher represents only the second recorded example of Heatwole's scrolled frame stamp. It was most likely an ownership ink stamp used by Heatwole to mark books from his library. Kaufman illustrated an example of this stamp inked into a book from Heatwole's library

Excellent condition, a network of hairlines across the base, several of which traverse 1" to 2" up the sides

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