Bidspirit auction | American Redware Pitcher with Relief-Molded

American Redware Pitcher with Relief-Molded Hunt Scene, possibly NJ or Pennsylvania - American Redware Pitcher with Relief-Molded Hunt Scene, possibly NJ or Pennsylvania Dripped and splashed manganese amongst a thick clear lead glaze over red earthenware, 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 branch handle. Second half 19th century. Dimensions: 8 1/4” H, 6” D base. Condition: Minor to moderate wear and shallow glaze exfoliation across high points of molded design; a few stone pops or pings to body and rim. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Purchased from Bob White, 12/15/1967. 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 shards 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 signed examples which could update the attribution, New Jersey does still seem a safe guess for the design's origin. It is unknown what factory copied the present example in redware, but perhaps a different factory in NJ or nearby PA could be the culprit. Similarly molded and similarly glazed pieces are known to have been made by John Bell in Waynesboro, PA, and Bell was certainly not the only potter making such ware (Comstock 1994, p. 123). 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.