Lot #: 163
Price Realized: $2,875.00
($2,500 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.
Outstanding Four-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Large Cobalt Running Bird Decoration, Stamped "WHITES UTICA," New York State origin, circa 1860, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of a "running" bird with fan-shaped tail atop a stylized vine. Nicely-executed slip-trailed wreath design surrounding the cobalt-highlighted maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes Albany-slip-glazed stoneware lid and wooden dasher. A particularly fine example of the classic Whites "running bird" design, exhibiting exceptional color. 4" crack from rim on reverse. 2" hairline from rim on on front. A shallow chip on interior of rim. Salt drip to side. Base chip on reverse.
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