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Description:
Stoneware Butter Churn, Three Jugs, and a Flask, America, 19th century, the five-gallon churn with ledge lid within mouth, applied lug handles, incised cobalt ring decoration marked "WHITES UTICA, N.Y./5" with wooden lid and paddle; a cylindrical jug with straight neck and applied strap handle inscribed in blue cobalt script "The Trenton Wine & Liquor Co./120 S. Broad St./Trenton, N.J."; a two-gallon jug with flared collar mouth, applied strap handle and floral cobalt decoration stamped "2/BIEDINGER & CAIRE/POUGHKEEPSIE NY"; a jug with wide mouth, pouring spout, bail handle and floral cobalt decoration; and a ring-shaped flask, (imperfections),ht. to 17 in.
Estimate $300-350
The churn has a crack extending into the body from the rim, the Trenton jug has a repaired handle.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Trenton Wine & Liquor Co.Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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