Rustic 19th Century French Farmhouse Primitive Butter Churn

Description

A fantastic, unusual and rare, rustic French freestanding antique butter churn. Handmade in France's rural farm country during the second … more A fantastic, unusual and rare, rustic French freestanding antique butter churn. Handmade in France's rural farm country during the second or third quarter of the 19th century, having a primitive oak and pine wooden cabinet, three board rectangular removable lid with handle, shaped interior with interesting rotating wood paddle, above the iron drain pipe, on the exterior the simple fully operable hand crank cast iron mechanical mechanism is visible, consisting of two cast iron gears, shafts and mounting hardware, outlined by metal flashing over the joints, standing on tri-squared canted legs.

Having beautiful patina over the whole. Solid/sturdy. Place in the kitchen, patio or garden as a wonderful piece of decor or it can be repurposed into numerous items, including a side table, pedestal table or lamp stand. Completely original, old fashioned, European industrial salvage primitive from French farmhouse, hand crafted and carved by diary farmer. Circa 1830-1860.

Rather large, dimensions:
Approx 35" high, 16.75" wide, 15" deep less