Lot #: 244
Price Realized: $1,150.00
($1,000 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.
Outstanding Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "M. WOODRUFF / CORTLAND", New York State origin, circa 1867-1869, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, flared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed and slip-trailed floral motif featuring three large tulips emanating from a tornado-shaped design with scrolled flourish. Slip-trailed "5" at shoulder. Cobalt highlight to maker's mark. Excellent size, form, and decoration. Very nice condition. Some fry to heavier areas of cobalt. A small rim chip. Some tiny flecks of white paint to reverse. A small chip, typical light wear, and tiny nicks to inner rim where a lid would rest.
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