Lot #: 211
Price Realized: $546.25
($475 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.
Very Rare Miniature Stoneware Churn with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "N. & A. SEYMOUR / ROME," Norman & Arden Seymour, Rome, New York, circa 1830, semi-ovoid churn with heavily-tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied lug handles, the front decorated with large abstract flowering plant design. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Scarce maker's mark and exceptional size, made as a salesman's sample or child's toy. Two large reglued and professionally-restored pieces on reverse/side. This restoration includes a crack, which extends through one handle. An approximately 2" x 1" area of restoration paint on front of collar, possibly a chip restoration. A 3" faint hairline from rim on front. Wear to interior of rim. Small chips to inner rim. H 7".
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