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Three-Gallon Stoneware Churn with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO: / BENNINGTON VT;," circa 1860, ovoid churn with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed design of a crested bird perched on a stylized branch. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes four-gallon Albany-slip-glazed lid, stamped "4," Northeastern U.S. origin. Provenance: From a fifty-year VA collection. A 3" diagonal surface line to shoulder on front, not visible on interior. Minor chipping to inner rim for lid. Some paint residue and light staining to exterior and interior. Lid with Y-shaped line and two small flakes. H 15 1/2".