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American Relief-Molded Hound-Handle Whiteware Hunt Scene Pitcher Stamped ”HP”, Possibly NJ - American Relief-Molded Hound-Handle Whiteware Hunt Scene Pitcher Stamped ”HP”, Possibly NJ Highly vitrified white earthenware body with glossy white glaze; pear-shaped body relief-molded with running stag chased by a hound on one side below an arch, other side with hanging ”turkey” or game bird amongst other game below the same arched border, applied molded hound handle with chin resting on the pitcher's rim. Stamped ”HP” twice on the underside. Second half 19th century. Dimensions: 9 7/8” H, 6 1/2” D base. Condition: Undamaged except for a 3” curved horizontal exterior line on waist below turkey, not visible on interior (probably a drying line). Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Phillips Auction (New York), 05/24/1979. Catalogue Note: Pitchers of this type, typically in Rockingham glaze or colorful splashed majolica style glazes, have been attributed to Perth Amboy NJ for a number of decades (Branin 1988, p. 185). However, they have also been attributed to the Swan Hill Pottery in South Amboy, and a number of presentation-lettered examples support this possibility (ibid, p. 165). It is also known that very similar pitchers were made by Charles Coxon in Trenton prior to his death in 1868, since sherds were excavated from a waster deposit associated with the factory, although these seem to have some differences vs. the Perth Amboy attributed examples particularly on the deer side (Liebeknecht et al. 2003, figs. 3 and 4). It is possible that several different factories made similar pieces over a number of decades as molds changed hands. It is also possible, since it was standard industry practice to copy designs from competing manufacturers, that all of these places made similar pieces at the same time from copied molds. In the absence of any other signed examples which could update the attribution, New Jersey does still seem a safe guess for the design's origin. A whiteware 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. ”R2012.01.011”. It is attributed there to the A. Hall & Sons pottery in Perth Amboy, but the basis for the attribution is unknown, since the pottery is not known to have made whiteware. Still, if it WAS made at the Hall Pottery, that might explain the ”HP” stamp here. 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.