Lot #: 265
Price Realized: $690.00
($600 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Scarce Three-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "W.H. LEHEW & CO. / STRASBURG, VA," circa 1870, cylindrical vessel with applied lug handles, having a tooled and heavily-rounded shoulder surmounted by a tall flaring collar. Front and reverse decorated with a horizontal design of three flowers extending from a central stem with leaves. Impressed with Lehew maker's mark under one handle. Exceptional form with strong decoration and color. Includes antique wooden dasher and guide. Crossed hairlines on one side, measuring 5" and 7". Crack around large section of base, continuing 4" onto underside. Base chips. Rim chips. H 15 3/4".
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