Bidspirit auction | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attributed Redware Shaving

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attributed Redware Shaving Mug, probably Haig - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attributed Redware Shaving Mug, probably Haig Vertically banded sponged manganese beneath a clear lead glaze over deep red earthenware body, wheel-thrown and built form essentially composed of a small teacup (including teacup-sized handle) merged into the wall of a large mug, three bands of small rouletted round beading, molded handle with squared medial ridge and feathering to top surface, flaring foot with recessed/trimmed underside. First half 19th century. Dimensions: 4 3/4” H, 4 1/4” D base. Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor wear and scratching especially to smaller well's exterior, and one wide but shallow chip to the dividing wall. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Christies, 09/30/1988. Catalogue Note: Clay color, glazing, and decoration point to Philadelphia - this style of sponged manganese, in vertical or horizontal bands (probably rouletted), is often considered a hallmark of redwares produced by the Haig family of potters at their Northern Liberties Pottery, which was run by Thomas Haig Sr. until his death in 1831 and afterwards by his sons James and Thomas Jr. (Myers 1980, pg. 63-64). That attribution stems from a similarly-sponged redware pitcher, purchased from the Haig family by Edwin Atlee Barber, which now resides at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (accession no. ”1892-78”). On the present example, it is also worth pointing out that the rouletted beading resembles that seen on the black-glazed round redware teapots in this sale, lots 24 through 26. To an extent it also resembles a type seen on early 19th century redware excavated in Philadelphia (Miller et al. 2017, p. 107). 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.