Lot #: 180
Price Realized: $1,495.00
($1,300 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 12 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 Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Large Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "N.A. WHITE & CO. / BINGHAMTON," NY State origin, circa 1866-1868, finely-potted ovoid churn with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of a crested bird perched on flowering branch. Bird is depicted with turned head, striped breast, and cross-hatched wing. Excellent form and color. Includes Albany-slip-glazed stoneware lid. Excellent, as-made condition with two small stone pings to side of churn. Minor chip to interior of rim where a lid would rest. Three minor chips to lid.
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