Bidspirit auction | Leeds Pottery Black Basalt Medallion

Leeds Pottery Black Basalt Medallion / Plaque Depicting Benjamin Franklin - Leeds Pottery Black Basalt Medallion / Plaque Depicting Benjamin Franklin Oval-form matte black earthenware medallion molded with a high-relief right-facing bust of Benjamin Franklin stamped ”FRANKLIN” below the bust and faintly with ”LEEDS POTTERY” to reverse. Late 18th/first half 19th century. Dimensions: 2 3/16” x 2 3/4”. Condition: Undamaged. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection Sotheby's, 10/21/1999. 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: 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.