Bidspirit auction | English Prattware / Pearlware Toby

English Prattware / Pearlware Toby Jug - English Prattware / Pearlware Toby Jug Molded in the form of a boistrous seated gentleman wearing a tricorn hat and clutching a large jug with punch-decorated top surface, additionally decorated with various green and brown glazed embellishments. Late 18th/early 19th century. Dimensions: 9 5/8” H, 4 1/4” x 4 3/4” SQ base. Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor flaws including a couple small flakes around rim, a minor bruise to underside of base, two minor spots of exfoliation to Toby's left arm, and a shallow loss to underside of Toby's left foot. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Purchased from Barbara Goldberg, 08/10/2005. Leonard Balish Antiques (Englewood, NJ). Auctioneer's Note: We are thrilled to bring the Stradling Study Collection to market in partnership with Connor Rush of SFR Antiques, whose help and scholarship enabled the completion of this session's catalogue. A bibliography for the sale can be found here: ( https://bit.ly/3RYodeh ). For questions about lots 1 through 111 in this sale, or for help accessing the bibliography, please reach out to connor@nyeandcompany.com. Condition: Small scattered chips to rim/brim of hat, one overhanging toes/foot. And on edges of base/foot. No visible cracks or restoration. Underside fitted with a typed object description and a separate Leonard Balish Antiques sticker. General light surface wear. Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.