Bidspirit auction | Rockingham-Glazed ”Daniel O'Connell” Face Pitcher,

Rockingham-Glazed ”Daniel O'Connell” Face Pitcher, Probably Philadelphia PA - Rockingham-Glazed ”Daniel O'Connell” Face Pitcher, Probably Philadelphia PA Mottled brown Rockingham glaze over buff earthenware/yellowware body, press-molded in the form of the head of Daniel O'Connell (Irish, 1775-1847), applied molded handle with spurred thumbrest, unmarked base. Second half 19th century. Dimensions: 6 7/8” H, 3 3/4” D base. Condition: Virtually undamaged with minor overall wear including roughness and two flakes to base edge. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Purchased from Calista Sterling's Antiques (Ellsworth, Maine), 08/09/1984. Catalogue Note: This pitcher, originally produced from a mold associated with Philadelphia potter Ralph Bagnall Beech, is intended to depict Irish patriot (and famed abolitionist) Daniel O'Connell. Production of these O'Connell pitchers is most closely associated with a succession of Philadelphia potters starting with Beech (circa 1848) and ending with the Haig family pottery in the 1890s, and possibly also including the Spiegel family. It is said that Haig purchased the molds sometime ”after Beech gave up potting” in 1857, and continued to produce pitchers from the molds throughout the ensuing decades (Myers 1980, p. 52). 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.