Lot #: 166
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 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.
Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Fantail Bird Decoration, Stamped "WHITES UTICA," third quarter 19th century, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with very large slip-trailed design of a fantailed bird perched on a vine. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes Albany-slip-glazed lid. 1" restored spot to surface on left side near base. Restored 9" L-shaped crack from rim on reverse. Significant restoration to rim. Lid with small chips.
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