Rare Antique 1880s–1900 Wooden Barrel Butter Churn w/ Hand Crank – American

Step back into 19th-century farm life with this antique American barrel-style butter churn, dating from circa 1880–1900. These churns replaced the older dash-style churns, offering an easier and more efficient way to produce butter on small farms and homesteads. This authentic piece features: • Hand-crank with iron hardware and wood handle – original and functional • Barrel-shaped staved body with iron banding – classic late 19th-century construction • Open top feed with internal paddles – designed for turning cream into butter • Raised wooden stand for stability Origin & History: Likely crafted in the United States, where barrel churns were widely produced in New England, Pennsylvania, and the Midwest during the late 1800s. The faint red stencil on the back suggests original manufacturer’s markings, common for American-made farm tools of the era. Condition: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Cracks, scuffs, and surface wear to the wood. Iron shows some oxidation. Turns smoothly and remains structurally sound. Ideal as a collector’s display, farmhouse décor, or historical kitchen tool. • Height: ~14 in • Width: ~13 in (barrel diameter) Barrel churns of this type represent a turning point in rural American dairy history, combining hand craftsmanship with practical design. Collectors prize them for their authentic patina #antiquebutterchurn #farmhousedecor #americana #primitivefarmhouse #vintagekitchen #antiquetools #rusticdecor #19thcentury