Lot #: 394
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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 Three-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "BROWN BROTHERS / HUNTINGTON, L.I.," New York State origin, circa 1863-1870, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied lug handles, decorated with an unusual design of opposing flowers above a graduated blossom or grape cluster. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes Albany-slip-glazed lid (not original to churn) and wooden dasher. Excellent form and decoration. Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. Excellent, esentially as-made condition with typical wear to inner rim where lid rests. Lid in excellent condition.
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