Bidspirit auction | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania attributed Black-Glazed Small-Size

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania attributed Black-Glazed Small-Size Redware Teapot, possibly Haig - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania attributed Black-Glazed Small-Size Redware Teapot, possibly Haig Thick metallic black/brown glaze, globular body with bulging ”cinched” waistline, faint rouletted beaded bands at midsection as well as above the foot and below the rim plus cover's top surface, applied triple-ridged strap handle, recessed base, remains of white clay stilts/kiln furniture embedded in footring. First half 19th century. Dimensions: 4 3/8” H, 2 5/8” D base. Condition: Teapot: Excellent condition with a flake and some minor roughness to edge of spout. Cover: Heavy flaking/shallow chipping to outer rim and glaze loss (possibly as made) on lower flange. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. From the private collection of Dr. Jane Perkins Claney (Bryn Mawr, PA). Catalogue Note: Lots 24 through 34 in this sale are primarily from the collection of ceramics scholar and author Jane Perkins Claney (1931-2018). It is believed that these pieces were generally acquired at flea markets and antique shows in the suburban Philadelphia area. Claney assembled the group in hopes of making the pieces available for in-depth study by future researchers - an earnest hope which is shared by Diana, who became the group's caretaker a number of years ago. Scholarship of the past decade has already vastly increased our knowledge of the previously-overlooked American-made ”black-glazed” refined redwares of the early 19th century - the diversity within Claney's thoughtfully-curated group shows that this area is indeed quite ripe for study by those interested in the early 19th century Philadelphia ceramics industry. This teapot is of a distinctive black-glazed wheel-thrown round type said to have been 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). The attribution is based on a teapot purchased from the Haig family by Edwin Atlee Barber, which now resides at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (accession no. ”1892-80a, b”). Similar pots can also be seen at Colonial Williamsburg (object nos. ”2022-55,a&b” and ”2022-56,a&b”) which were formerly in the collection of Susan H. Myers (former Smithsonian Curator of Ceramics and Glass and author of Philadelphia ceramics bible ”Handcraft to Industry”). 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.