Churn
Object number2007.57.11
Manufacturer
Eneix and Frankenberry Pottery
Date1876-1878
OriginNew Geneva, PA
Mediumstoneware clay body with alkaline glaze and cobalt underglaze decoration
Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek
DescriptionSalt-glazed stoneware butter churn, four-gallon capacity; light grey color, with pale cobalt decoration; tall, cylindrical shape, with slight outward bulge; arch-shaped pulled handles at each side; straight-sided tall rim with two embossed decorative ribs; internal shelf to fit a lid/dasher assembly; reddish-brown Albany-slip coated interior; maker information stencilled on face with cornucopia and leaf motifs, and large stencilled number at base; free-hand brushed decoration at neck and base of handles.Dimensions16.25 x 9 x 8.75 in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 22.2 cm)MarksStencilled on face: ENEIX & FRANKENBERRY / NEW GENEVA, PA" with large stencilled "4" at base.
Historical NotesThis short lived (1876-1878) firm was founded by James Eneix, with Alpheus Frankenberry, in Springhill Township, just outside of New Geneva, Pennsylvania. In 1879, Eneix joined with William Evans in another brief partnership; from 1874 until 1876, James Eneix was self-employed; he died in 1898 Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.
Related person
James Eneix
(died 1898)
Related person
Alpheus Frankenberry
Collector
Bernard Vavrek
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