Lot #: 291
Price Realized: $1,840.00
($1,600 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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.
Rare Eight-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Bold Cobalt Star-in-Wreath Decoration and Molded Handles, Stamped "E.W. FARRINGTON & CO. / ELMIRA. NY," circa 1890, ovoid churn with flared collar and applied molded handles with raised foliate motifs and faux screwhead terminals. Front of churn lavishly-decorated with a heavily-brushed star surrounded by leafy accents and a large wreath. Heavy cobalt highlights to handles. Excellent size, form, color, and decoration. The highly-unusual molded handles add rarity and decorative appeal. Includes Albany-slip-glazed lid. Crack extending 12 3/4" down reverse of churn and 8 3/4" onto underside. 2 1/2" Y-shaped surface line on reverse. 1 3/4" and 1 1/2" hairlines from rim on front. 3/4" chip on front of churn. Small rim chip on side of churn. Heavy wear to inner rim where a lid would rest. Lid with thin crack and chipping to top edge of lid.
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