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Description from the seller
Rare Antique Porcelain & Cast Iron Mechanical Butter Churn - "Holland" - Early 20th Century (Ca. 1900-1920)
Specificaties / Kavel details:
Type object: Antique Mechanical Butter Churn / Butter Carner
Origin: Netherlands (marked "Holland")
Dating: Ca. 1900 – 1920
Material: Glazed porcelain/stoneware, cast iron, wood
Condition: Excellent antique condition, no restorations (see description)
Total dimensions: 38 cm high x 40 cm wide (including crank)
Churn pot/crock dimensions: Diameter 27 cm, Height 21 cm
gewicht: 7920 gram
Description (Dutch):
Exceptionally rare and complete antique mechanical butter churn (karnton / butter churner) from the early 20th century (ca. 1900-1920), marked "Holland" in an elegant calligraphic font.
This lot is a true collector’s piece. Whereas most historical churns with a cast-iron gear mechanism were equipped with a wooden tub or glass jar, this high-quality example features a heavy, white-glazed porcelain/ceramic pot.
The most unique and rare detail is the internal mechanism: the lower churn paddle/wheel is also entirely made of heavily glazed porcelain with a fine ribbed texture, designed to efficiently churn cream into butter. To the inside of the pot are diagonally cut grooves to optimize friction during rotation.
The whole is driven by a robust cast-iron gear system with a wooden handle. The two-piece wooden lid closes the pot perfectly.
Rarity & Condition:
Churns with a porcelain interior and tub are extremely scarce, as this type of delicate kitchenware has rarely survived intact in the past century. This piece is in remarkably good original condition with only very light, authentic aging and use signs on the wood and cast iron that add character. Mechanically the wheel turns excellently.
A magnificent and museum-quality decorative object for collectors of antique kitchenware, rural heritage, or fine Dutch antiques.
He lies is very carefully packed in bubble wrap, foam and cardboard and shipped registered and insured with track and trace. And due to its weight and size as an XXL parcel shipped
Description (English):
An exceptionally rare and complete antique mechanical butter churn from the early 20th century (c. 1900–1920), marked "Holland" in elegant script.
This lot is a true collector's item. While most historical churns with cast-iron gear mechanisms featured wooden tubs or glass jars, this premium model boasts a heavy, white-glazed porcelain/stoneware crock.
The most unique and rare feature is the internal mechanism: the lower churn paddle/wheel is also entirely made of heavy glazed porcelain with a finely ribbed surface, engineered to efficiently churn cream into butter. The inner wall of the ceramic tub features hand-worked diagonal grooves to optimize friction during operation.
Driven by a robust cast-iron gear mechanism with a wooden crank handle, and fitted with its original two-piece wooden lid.
Rarity & Condition:
Butter churns featuring a porcelain/ceramic paddle and tub are extremely scarce, as fragile ceramic kitchenware of this age rarely survived intact. This piece is in remarkably excellent condition with no major chips or cracks to the ceramic components, showing only light, authentic patina on the ironwork and wooden lid appropriate for its age. The mechanical gear mechanism turns smoothly.
A magnificent and museum-quality display piece for collectors of antique kitchenalia, dairy heritage, or fine Dutch antiques.
Dimensions / Dimensions:
Total Height / Totale hoogte: 38 cm
Total Width (incl. handle) / Totale breedte: 40 cm
Crock Diameter / Diameter pot: 27 cm
Crock Height / Hoogte pot: 21 cm
Packaging & Shipping:
The object will be packaged with extreme care using bubble wrap, foam, and sturdy cardboard. Shipped registered and insured with Track & Trace.
Seller's Story
Rare Antique Porcelain & Cast Iron Mechanical Butter Churn - "Holland" - Early 20th Century (Ca. 1900-1920)
Specificaties / Kavel details:
Type object: Antique Mechanical Butter Churn / Butter Carner
Origin: Netherlands (marked "Holland")
Dating: Ca. 1900 – 1920
Material: Glazed porcelain/stoneware, cast iron, wood
Condition: Excellent antique condition, no restorations (see description)
Total dimensions: 38 cm high x 40 cm wide (including crank)
Churn pot/crock dimensions: Diameter 27 cm, Height 21 cm
gewicht: 7920 gram
Description (Dutch):
Exceptionally rare and complete antique mechanical butter churn (karnton / butter churner) from the early 20th century (ca. 1900-1920), marked "Holland" in an elegant calligraphic font.
This lot is a true collector’s piece. Whereas most historical churns with a cast-iron gear mechanism were equipped with a wooden tub or glass jar, this high-quality example features a heavy, white-glazed porcelain/ceramic pot.
The most unique and rare detail is the internal mechanism: the lower churn paddle/wheel is also entirely made of heavily glazed porcelain with a fine ribbed texture, designed to efficiently churn cream into butter. To the inside of the pot are diagonally cut grooves to optimize friction during rotation.
The whole is driven by a robust cast-iron gear system with a wooden handle. The two-piece wooden lid closes the pot perfectly.
Rarity & Condition:
Churns with a porcelain interior and tub are extremely scarce, as this type of delicate kitchenware has rarely survived intact in the past century. This piece is in remarkably good original condition with only very light, authentic aging and use signs on the wood and cast iron that add character. Mechanically the wheel turns excellently.
A magnificent and museum-quality decorative object for collectors of antique kitchenware, rural heritage, or fine Dutch antiques.
He lies is very carefully packed in bubble wrap, foam and cardboard and shipped registered and insured with track and trace. And due to its weight and size as an XXL parcel shipped
Description (English):
An exceptionally rare and complete antique mechanical butter churn from the early 20th century (c. 1900–1920), marked "Holland" in elegant script.
This lot is a true collector's item. While most historical churns with cast-iron gear mechanisms featured wooden tubs or glass jars, this premium model boasts a heavy, white-glazed porcelain/stoneware crock.
The most unique and rare feature is the internal mechanism: the lower churn paddle/wheel is also entirely made of heavy glazed porcelain with a finely ribbed surface, engineered to efficiently churn cream into butter. The inner wall of the ceramic tub features hand-worked diagonal grooves to optimize friction during operation.
Driven by a robust cast-iron gear mechanism with a wooden crank handle, and fitted with its original two-piece wooden lid.
Rarity & Condition:
Butter churns featuring a porcelain/ceramic paddle and tub are extremely scarce, as fragile ceramic kitchenware of this age rarely survived intact. This piece is in remarkably excellent condition with no major chips or cracks to the ceramic components, showing only light, authentic patina on the ironwork and wooden lid appropriate for its age. The mechanical gear mechanism turns smoothly.
A magnificent and museum-quality display piece for collectors of antique kitchenalia, dairy heritage, or fine Dutch antiques.
Dimensions / Dimensions:
Total Height / Totale hoogte: 38 cm
Total Width (incl. handle) / Totale breedte: 40 cm
Crock Diameter / Diameter pot: 27 cm
Crock Height / Hoogte pot: 21 cm
Packaging & Shipping:
The object will be packaged with extreme care using bubble wrap, foam, and sturdy cardboard. Shipped registered and insured with Track & Trace.

