Lot #: 384
Price Realized: $324.50
($275 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 5 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.
Unusual Two-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Impressed Floral Decoration, attributed to Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, tall collar, and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted floral motif. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Rim chips. Heavy chipping to base. A 6" inverted Y-shaped crack from rim. Expected wear to inner rim for lid.
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