Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

ceramic
wood

Dimensions

Overall: 10 x 2 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 7 cm )

Creation Date

19th century

Description

Wheelthrown redware butter churn, slightly tapered and cylindrical with incised bands under rim at midpoint and near base, with inset lid, hollow knob finial, mottled iron brown allover surface under lead glaze; fitted with wooden plunger whose flat disk is pierced with four holes.

Marks/Inscription

impressed: on base and under lid: "I I I"

inscribed: on base in dark ink: "With Compliments/W. Holden"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.563a-c