Churn

Object number2007.57.14

Datec. 1870

OriginGreensboro, PA

Mediumhigh-temp. fired earthenware with alkaline glaze an cobalt slip decoration

Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek

DescriptionThree-gallon capacity stoneware churn, light grey body, with unusually bold and sharp cobalt-blue stencilled decoration; tall form, curves in at shoulder, two pulled lift handles; embossed ring at neck; tall, smooth neck, with internal shelf to hold a lid or dasher assembly (not intact); Albany-slip coated interior; spectacular stencil showing an eagle, facing right, holding in his beak a banner, which has maker information; above is stencilled additional maker's marks; large hand-applied numeral at base; decorative brushed band at neck, and at base of handles.Dimensions14.5 x 8 x 8 in. (36.8 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
MarksStencil showing an eagle, facing right, holding in his beak a banner, which reads: "EAGLE POTTERY"; above is stencilled: "From James Hamilton & Co. / Greensboro, Pa."; large hand-applied numeral "3" at base.
Historical NotesJames and Leet Hamilton moved from Beaver County, Pennsylvania to Greensboro, Pennsylvania, c.1850, where they worked together for seven years. In 1857, Leet broke away and started his own business, also in Greensboro, until about 1865. James Hamilton & Company was also known as the Eagle Pottery in the 1870's. Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.

Related person James Hamilton

Related person Leet Hamilton

Collector Bernard Vavrek

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