Butter churn

ManufacturedTilsonburg, Ontario, Canada

Datelate 19th century

MediumStoneware

DimensionsOverall: 109 × 54 cm (42 15/16 × 21 1/4 in.)

MarkingsStamped with maker's mark

DescriptionFrom the sales record: William Gray and Spence Betts assumed ownership of the Tilsonburg Pottery in the fall of 1883 and ran it for less than three years. During this period, the pottery decorated its wares with a beautiful and distinctive floral design. This 9 gal butter churn is a monumental piece from this short-lived operation. It stands an impressive 21" tall and is 43" in diameter at the broadest point! Churns are seldom found in sizes larger than 5 or 6 gallons. This 9 gal example is one of the largest I have seen from any Canadian pottery and must have been challenging to throw. The decoration is big, bold and beautiful! Excellent condition. Super clean with no stain. 1 1/2" chip off the underside of the left handle. Two rim chips off the right side, one about 1" and the other a sm 1/4" flake. There is a 4" hairline crack mid-body to the left of the design. 1/4" potstone front near the base. 1" potstone blowout rear. Minor stuff. This is a truly impressive piece of pottery that would be a standout in any advanced collection! No shipping on this item, pick-up or arranged delivery only.

Credit LineThe Raphael Yu Collection

Object numberT10.6.373

Classifications

North American

Sub-classification

Canadian

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