Lot #: 205
Price Realized: $2,300.00
($2,000 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 Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Starburst Decoration, Stamped "H.M. WHITMAN / HAVANA, NY," circa 1860-1862, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, semi-squared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of a flower blossom surrounded by six rays. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A visually-stunning design with excellent color. A thin crack on shoulder, extending from left side of churn's front around left side to reverse. A chip to inner rim for lid.
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