Lot #: 360
Price Realized: $354.00
($300 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 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 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Churn, attributed to Jane Lew, WV, late 19th century, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied lug handles, decorated with three brushed wavy stripes and a script "5". Very nice condition. A minor chip to each handle. A 1 1/4" salt drip to reverse. Shallow chips to inner rim for lid.
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