Rare Ten-Gallon Stoneware Churn attrib. Joe "Jug" Johnson, Laurens, SC, late 19th or early 20th century
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 129
Estimate: $200-$300.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
Rare Ten-Gallon Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Decoration, attributed to Joe "Jug" Johnson, Laurens, SC, late 19th or early 20th century, oversized, ovoid churn with semi-rounded rim, the shoulder with applied lug and semi-squared open handle. Surface covered in an olive-green-to-brown alkaline glaze, the shoulder inscribed with a freehand cobalt "10" above a cobalt stripe. The best example of Johnson's work that we have offered. Very nice condition with minor nicks to inner rim for lid, wear to ends of lug handles, some light surface wear to body, the handle with some in-the-firing separation to upper terminal and a short, glazed-over fissure to edge. H 22".
Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.
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