Vintage Blow Butter Churn, made in England around the 1940s to 1950s.
Some age related wear. Unusually with what could be the original butter wooden pats 30cm tall, 15cm wide.
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The key details that identify it are:
 
The red metal top housing with the name “Blow” scripted on it.
 
The hand crank mechanism and wooden paddles (sometimes referred to as “dashers”).
 
The square glass jar base.
 
The simple metal lid with perforations — part of the ventilation system for the churning process.
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The Blow brand was produced by Blow (Engineering) Ltd, a British manufacturer known for kitchen and domestic appliances from the early to mid-20th century. They made a range of hand-operated devices such as egg beaters, cream whippers, and butter churns — many designed to be practical yet visually appealing for the post-war domestic market.
 
 
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🧈 How It Was Used:
 
This type of churn was used in the home to make butter from cream:
 
1. Fresh cream was poured into the jar.
 
 
2. Turning the handle spun the internal wooden paddles, agitating the cream.
 
 
3. After about 10–15 minutes of steady churning, the fat solids would separate from the buttermilk, forming butter.
 
 
 
It was a prized kitchen tool before electric mixers became widespread. The clear glass jar allowed the churner to see the butter forming, making it both functional and somewhat fascinating to use.
 
 
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🕰️ Historical Context:
 
These churns were popular in the interwar and post-WWII period, roughly 1930s–1950s.
 
They reflect an era when home dairying and self-sufficiency were encouraged, especially during wartime rationing.
 
The Blow brand is collectible today, particularly because of the mid-century design aesthetic — that combination of metal, enamel red, and glass.
 
 
 
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💰 Collectability and Value:
 
Condition: Your example looks complete — jar, paddles, lid, and crank — which is rare!
 
Collectors often buy these for country kitchen décor, vintage dairy collections, or museum displays.
 
 
 
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A charming example of mid-century British kitchenware, this hand-cranked butter churn was made by Blow (Engineering) Ltd. The square glass jar features its original metal top with red enamel housing, hand crank, and wooden paddles inside. Used to turn cream into butter, it’s a lovely piece of domestic history that evokes a bygone era of self-sufficiency and simple craftsmanship.
Dimensions: approx. 30cm tall, 15cm wide.
Condition: Age-related wear and patina to the metal top; wooden paddles and glass jar in very good condition.
A perfect addition for farmhouse, cottage, or vintage kitchen displays.