Lot #: 431
Price Realized: $575.00
($500 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Paddletail Bird Decoration, Stamped "N.A. WHITE & SON / UTICA, NY," circa 1885, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a large brushed and slip-trailed design of a crested bird with paddle-shaped tail perched on a morning glory vine. Cobalt highlights to maker's and capacity marks. Restoration to underside and front base area, including restoration to a crack extending through base of plant partway into tail. An additional crack visible on underside, extending from the restored area. Restoration to a spot touching end of bird's wing. Chips and heavy wear to inner rim where a lid would rest.
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