Scarce Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn attrib. Decker Pottery, Washington County, TN, c1872-1910

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Scarce Five-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Tulip Decoration, attributed to the Decker Pottery, Washington County, TN, circa 1872-1910, tapering churn with flared collar and ribbed lug handles, brush-decorated on the front and reverse with a large tulip motif featuring splayed petals. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Impressed "5" on front and reverse shoulder. Exhibited: Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Part One, Museum of East Tennessee History, May 16-October 30, 2011. A 1 1/8" rim flake. A 3/4" in-the-firing surface chip to midsection. An in-the-firing contact mark and salt drip to opposing side. A matte glaze drip descending one side. Minor chipping to rim. H 16 1/2".

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