Antique Hand Crank Butter Churn Tin Metal Glass Washer Ice Cream Maker Primitive

Up for sale/auction is a fantastic piece of early American rural history: an Antique Hand-Crank Galvanized Tin Butter Churn.

Dating back to the early-to-mid 20th century, this primitive kitchen collectible features a rugged galvanized tin/metal cylinder body. Inside, it boasts a unique tapered, cone-shaped inner tank chamber designed for traditional cream churning. The top mechanism is constructed from heavy, rustic cast iron gears paired with a classic weathered wooden crank handle. Turning the crank smoothly rotates the large 6-hole metal agitating paddle inside, showcasing the durable, no-nonsense engineering of early American homesteads.

The piece features a beautiful, untouched silver-grey metal patina with just the right amount of vintage weathering. It serves as an exceptional display piece for rustic farmhouse decor, country kitchens, industrial loft styling, or as a unique historical prop. A wonderful find for collectors of primitive americana and antique kitchenalia.

Size and Weight

• Overall Dimensions (Max with handle): Approx. 9.5"L x 6.5"W x 12"H

• Cone Tank Dimensions: Approx. 6.5" Diameter x 8"H

• Weight: 3 lbs

Material

• Body & Paddle: Galvanized Tin / Sheet Metal

• Gear Mechanism: Heavy Cast Iron

• Handle: Authentic Aged Wood

Condition Report

This item is in honest, time-honored antique/primitive condition with a superb rustic character. Sold as-is for display.

• Metal Body: Shows a genuine aged patina with surface wear, scratches, light surface rust/oxidation appropriate for its age, and a vintage tape residue mark on the side canister. No major dents or holes through the metal.

• Mechanism: The gears engage and the internal paddle turns when the handle is cranked. However, due to its age, this is being sold strictly as a decorative historical collector’s piece, not for modern food preparation.