North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 305

The Atlas Crunden- Martin Co. Butter Churn Barrel

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot we have a Crunden-Martin W.W. Co. The Atlas butter churn barrel originating from the mid to late 1900's. The piece displays wooden construction with four metal bands across the barrel. The top of the piece shows a metal sealing lid with a pair of half circle loops with a bolt lock. The barrel shows a metal bar on two sides with one showing a turn handle. The barrel is designed to set onto a set of supports and be spun. The front of the barrel is marked "The Atlas Crunden-Martin W.W. Co. St. Louis, MO". The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear due to age. The barrel measures approximately 19" tall by 12" in diameter and 22" at the widest.