Freehand-Decorated Morgantown, WV Stoneware Churn
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 650 |
| Estimate | 400.00 - 500.00 USD |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Antiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 2 |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. |
| Location | Manheim, Pennsylvania |
Very nice 6-gallon churn, elaborately decorated, attributed to David Greenland Thompson, Morgantown, WV, ca. 1865. Tulip and floral freehand decoration with freehand stripes and embellishments around the ears. 18 1/2"H Tight 11" hairline to left of decoration next to a 8" crow's foot hairline. Two rim chips above decoration. 3" chip to handle on right. Kiln marks.
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