Lot #: 394
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 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 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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