Miniature Butter Churn

Rare miniature butter churn, probably made by the Hilfiger Brothers of Ft. Edward, NY.  Found at a sale in that region.  The Hilfigers made stoneware, but are also known to have made miniatures in earthenware using native clay, selling them as novelties.  We have had a couple of similar pieces made by them, including another butter churn.  This one has no chips or hairlines, but some staining on the base on one side and a bit also on the lid. Remarkably, it also has its original wooden dasher inserted though a hole in the earthenware lid.  Incised line around shoulder.  Approximately 5" tall and appx. 7 ½ " with dasher.  (CC-18)

 
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Miniature Butter Churn

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