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Description
This is a highly collectible and authentic antique stoneware butter churn from the famous Louisville Pottery Company (Kentucky, USA), featuring their iconic "Cherokee" Indian Head blue stamp. Dating back to the early 20th century, this piece perfectly captures the rustic charm of American farmhouse history.
The salt-glazed ceramic crock body retains a crisp, clear blue circular logo on the front and comes with a functional side handle. It features a beautifully crafted wooden lid—masterfully designed with a slight center recess—and a long wooden mixing pole (dasher) with a cross-shaped bottom. The warm wood tones contrast beautifully with the aged white stoneware, making it an exceptional statement piece for rustic kitchen decor, antique collectors, or primitive country displays.
【Important Note regarding the Lid】
Please note that the original stoneware lid is NOT included with this item. The included wooden lid and mixing pole are historic replacements / non-original.
However, this wooden lid is exceptionally well-made with a masterfully crafted center-recessed design. It fits the crock beautifully and enhances its rustic primitive charm, making it a fantastic display piece without needing an immediate replacement.
Size and Weight
- Ceramic Body: 10.25" L x 9" W x 12.25" H / Weight: 9.8 lbs
- Mixing Pole with Wooden Lid: 31.25" L x 6" Diameter / Weight: 1.4 lbs
Material
- Crock Body: Salt-glazed stoneware (ceramic)
- Lid & Dasher: Antique hardwood
Condition
This item is in honest antique/vintage condition with beautiful aged character.
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Stoneware Body: There is a minor chip on the top rim (visible in photos). There are also three small aligned flea-bite chips just below the Indian Head blue stamp. The body shows gorgeous age-appropriate crazing throughout but remains structurally sound with no major cracks or repairs. The interior is clean for its age.
- Wooden Components: The well-crafted wooden lid shows a natural age crack/split as pictured, but it fits the rim beautifully. The wooden dasher handle is solid and intact.
- Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the cosmetic condition details.
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