Lot #: 150
Price Realized: $660.00
($550 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Two-Gallon Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Churn, Stamped "S.L.H," Sylvanus Hartsoe, Lincoln County, NY, fourth quarter 19th century, narrow-bodied, ovoid form with heavily-tooled shoulder, narrow flaring collar, and applied lug handles, the surface covered in a streaky olive-green alkaline glaze. Impressed "S.L.H." on one handle and "2" on the opposing handle. A shallow 2" flake extending across edge of one handle. Two long flakes along edge of opposing handle. Two rim chips. A few minor base chips. Wear to the interior base confirms this vessel's use as a churn. H 14 1/2".
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