Lot #: 416
Price Realized: $460.00
($400 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.
Eight-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Wreath Decoration, Stamped "J. BURGER / ROCHESTER, N.Y.," circa 1885, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, flared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with large slip-trailed design of a wreath with bow at base, surrounding the number "8". Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Some fry to cobalt, primarily to left edge. 8" crack from rim. 1 5/8" filled rim chip on right side of churn's front. In-the-firing contact mark on reverse.
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