Lot #: 27
Price Realized: $1,080.00
($900 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 3 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 Floral Decoration, Stamped "E & L P NORTON / BENNINGTON VT," circa 1870, semi-ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, applied lug handles, and tall collar with semi-squared rim, the front decorated with a large slip-trailed floral spray. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Excellent condition with shallow chips and nicks to inner rim for lid, a tiny nick to one handle, a minor chip to base of rim on reverse, and some light water glass staining. H 17 7/8".
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