Antique Barrel Butter Churn – Early 20th Century Hand-Crank

A beautifully crafted early 1900s wooden barrel butter churn, complete with its original hand-crank handle and interior paddles. Built to work hard on the farmhouse table, this rotating drum churn transformed cream into butter with steady turns of the handle—now a sculptural statement piece with warm timber tones and authentic country character.

Features

• Hand-built timber barrel with iron bands and original aged patina

• Working crank handle—turns smoothly

• Original internal paddle assembly intact

• Sits on a sturdy, purpose-made stand

• A fabulous farmhouse, cottagecore, or shop display piece

• Excellent decorative impact in kitchens, cafés, wineries, and farmstay accommodation

Dimensions

Approx. 45cm diameter

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and shrinkage consistent with a working churn of this era. Presents beautifully.

Why We Love It

Functional rural antiques of this scale have become increasingly scarce. This example has wonderful presence—part sculpture, part history lesson—and makes an eye-catching centrepiece wherever it’s displayed.