Lot #: 65
Price Realized: $402.50
($350 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Wreath Decoration, Stamped "J. BURGER, JR. / ROCHESTER. N.Y.", circa 1885, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed design of a large wreath with bow at base, surrounding the number "5". Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Includes wooden dasher. Significant restoration to surface. This restoration does not affect the cobalt, except for areas of the bow.
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