BUTTER CHURN-STANDING-4GL-SIGNED BLANCHARD-1878 RARE-NR

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In this NO RESERVE auction, a wonderful piece of vintage memorabilia--now 128 years old, this upright churn is truly a rare find and stunning accent piece for the discerning collector of original Americana. The opening bid for this item is far less than I paid when I purchased it several years ago. Offered , dated 1878 this country butter churn--stenciling on which reads: Right side: " THE NEW BLANCHARD CHURN. Patented June 4. 1878. MADE ONLY BY P. BLANCHARD'S SONS, CONCORD. N.H." Left side (side with handle): "JOHN B-NARICK MANCHESTER, N.H." **unable to clearly read the second letter in last name, it appears to be a letter "a", thus, last name may have been Banarick. Top reads: "Will Churn Up to 4 Gallons. N o 4 N o 4 THE NEW BLANCHARD CHURN. " Iron Arm: "THE BLANCHARD CHURN" Front: stylized initial capital B Back: stylized initial capital B Measurements--height: approximately 33"; width: approximately 25" including handle; depth: approximately 16". Components are all intact. The wooden handle is attached to its original iron arm (upon which reads- "THE BLANCHARD CHURN" ). The arm turns, moving the interior paddle. T have been no repairs nor is t any damage noted to this item other than surface scratches and scuffs (as shown in photos) and some fading and wear of paint due to age. The item is strong and solid and in all read more

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