Bidspirit auction | Brooklyn, NY Attributed Miniature Porcelain

Brooklyn, NY Attributed Miniature Porcelain Corn Creamer / Toy Pitcher - Brooklyn, NY Attributed Miniature Porcelain Corn Creamer / Toy Pitcher Glossy white porcelain, thinly potted, relief-molded decoration featuring corn plants surrounding a blank/smooth oval on either side, branch handle, unmarked base. Probably Charles Cartlidge & Co. or possibly one of the Boch factories (Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY). Circa 1848-1860. Dimensions: 3 3/8” H, 1 5/8” D base. Condition: Undamaged with a tiny patch of scratching/scuffing to right side. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Purchased from A&R Gardiner (Stamford, CT), 05/10/1981. Catalogue Note: This small pitcher, and the related examples in this auction (lots 52 through 54) are miniature counterparts to the Cartlidge firm's famous ”Maize” pattern pitchers. Another miniature, this one with decoration, can be seen at the Brooklyn Museum under accession no. ”43.128.54”. An example matching the present piece, which was formerly in the Jay & Emma Lewis collection, can be found at the University of Richmond Museums, where it is object no. ”R2012.01.007”. The present example is the smallest recorded size in this pattern. Its size probably identifies it as a ”toy pitcher”, the production of which was noted by Cartlidge's descendants (Frelinghuysen 1989, p. 113). It could also function as a single-serve creamer for use in restaurants, a possibility noted by ceramics scholar Meta Janowitz (personal communication, 2026). For now it is just an intriguing possibility, but it is worth noting that later whiteware potteries in Trenton offered both pressed ”Toy” and ”Restaurant” sized creamers at the exact same price point, according to several 1870s price lists recently consulted at the Special Collections & University Archives in Rutgers University's Alexander Library. If there are differences between the two types of miniatures, they are not noted in the price lists, but it stands to reason that perhaps the toy versions would be more thinly potted than the restaurant ware. 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.