Antique Union butter churn with wood construction, cast metal hardware, and 19th-century hand-crank mechanical design dates to a December 20, 1864 patent. The three-legged churn retains exterior stenciling, wooden lid, crank, dual toothed gears, and internal paddle mechanism, with a later custom glass top providing interior display. Craze Furniture offers this functional agricultural antique with its mechanical components operating smoothly.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Wood case and lid with cast metal gearing and hand crank.
Two exterior toothed gears connect the crank to the internal churn paddle.
Condition
• Hand-crank mechanism operates smoothly
• Original-style exterior stenciling remains visible
• Age-related wood and metal wear
• Modern custom glass top
Design Appeal
The custom glass top converts the working 19th-century churn into a functional display table while exposing its mechanical interior. Suitable as an antique side table, industrial accent, or agricultural Americana display piece.
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A functional 1864-patent butter churn combining agricultural history with adaptable display use.
Shipping and Delivery
We offer local, regional and national shipping and delivery. Smaller items will be shipped via UPS, Fedex, USPS. We are a white glove “in home” partner with Uship which allows us to ship larger pieces nationwide. Our partnership with Uship gives us access to the highest rated “LTL” (less-than-truckload) shipping companies from around the country. These are independent companies who wrap, transport and set up the furniture in your home. It can take a week to six weeks to get the items booked and delivered to your home. Generally, the time frame depends on where you live. Pieces going to a rural area in Kansas will take longer than pieces being shipped to major metros. Larger, heavier and multiple pieces that require at least two people to move can also affect the time frame. Local delivery areas include Sanford and the surrounding areas. Raleigh, Durham (Triangle Area), Fayetteville, Greensboro, Winston Salem (Triad Area). To see instant shipping and delivery quotes, add the item to the cart then select check out. Click the “Ship” option and fill in your address and the quote will populate. Please contact us with any questions.