Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 170
Rare Monumental Sand Mountain, Alabama 1856 Dated and Decorated Stoneware Churn
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$4,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
yellowish brown alkaline glaze, near cylindrical form with tapered shoulder, combed banded and wavy line decoration to mid body of jar, combed banded and wavy line decoration to shoulder of jar, inscribed "1856" at shoulder below inscribed "5" capacity mark, another "5" capacity mark to back side of churn, two arched strap handles with impressed tails to right side of churn, applied lug handle to left side, flare rim, lid ledge, 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
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From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
glaze voids and anomalies as made, very light surface wear, light abrasions, tiny glaze frits, tiny rim frit, tiny glaze chip to base edge, base edge wear, some residue, very good condition overall
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