Lot #: 417
Price Realized: $862.50
($750 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.
Scarce Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Bird-on-Stump Decoration, Stamped "HAXSTUN & CO. / FORT EDWARD, N.Y.", circa 1875, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, applied lug handles, and semi-rounded rim, the front decorated with a slip-trailed design of a bird perched in the crook of tall tree stump with heavily-shaded interior. Stylized ground cover at base. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes fitting salt-glazed lid, probably not original to the churn. An unusual design , exhibiting strong color. A 6 1/2" crack from rim. A 1" glazed-over surface chip to left side of churn. Rim chips, primarily to interior of rim. Heavy chipping to inner rim where lid rests. Lid in excellent condition.
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