Lot #: 532
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 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.
Six-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Churn, Stenciled "DONAGHHO CO. / PARKERSBURG, W.V.," late 19th century, cylindrical churn with flared collar and applied lug handles, featuring "DONAGHHO CO." maker's stenciling below a stenciled "6" flanked by dotted triangular embellishments. Approximately 7 1/2" curved crack in collar on reverse. Large Y-shaped crack at base on front, continuing onto underside. A shallow chip to interior of rim and typical wear on interior where a lid would rest. A salt drip and some minor clay residue at base on side / reverse of churn. Some surface wear and spots of light whitish residue to surface.
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