SOUTHERN DECORATED STONEWARE CREAM PITCHER

SOUTHERN DECORATED STONEWARE CREAM PITCHER, brown-glazed, approximately one-pint capacity, graceful ovoid form with three incised shoulder rings, two rings below the rim, small strap handle, and pronounced beaded foot. Two bands of painted brown spots encircle the body. Possibly North Carolina, Georgia, or Alabama. 1860-1920. 6" H, 3 1/4" D rim.
Several small areas of restoration to rim, otherwise excellent.
Provenance: From an Ohio private collection.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., 4/5/2014, lot 129.
Ex-collection of John and Lil Palmer, Purcellville, VA.
From a small Valley of Virginia collection purchased in 1999.
Condition Report: Several small areas of restoration to rim, otherwise excellent.