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Unusual British Redware Colander / Pierced Jar Presented to ”Mrs. Scot” (South Cove, Suffolk) - Unusual British Redware Colander / Pierced Jar Presented to ”Mrs. Scot” (South Cove, Suffolk) Coarse redware having green and orange splotching with manganese splashes beneath a thick lead glaze, cylindrical form with thick rim and ruffled/rope-textured band below, numerous holes in various sizes punched through body and across the rim, remains of a cup or small basin attached to bottom interior. Incised in script: ”Mrs Scot South Cove / Suffolk” to front of body and ”Made By Geo. Chambers” and two more illegible words below rim; also incised ”Mrs. Scot South Cove Suffolk” below rim at rear. 19th century. Dimensions: 11 5/8” H, 6 5/8” D base. Condition: Fair as-found condition with heavy wear to body, chipping and losses to rim, loss of both handles, and multiple tight hairlines extending downwards from chips at the rim. Provenance: The Stradling Study Collection. Christies, 01/20/1979. Catalogue Note: Exhibited at the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich as part of ”Slipped and Glazed: Regional American Redware, a Loan Exhibition”, May 12 through October 14, 1991. 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.