Description

This hefty 5-gallon stoneware crock is a textbook example of early American utilitarian pottery, stamped USA on the unglazed base and decorated with a bold cobalt blue crown mark encircling the number 5 on the front. The exterior sports a classic off-white salt glaze finish with the honest patina and surface crazing you would expect from a piece that actually did its job, while the interior carries a rich dark brown Albany-slip glaze showing beautiful wheel-thrown swirl marks at the base. Measuring approximately 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter based on the tape measure images provided, this is a substantial and display-ready crock with no lid present. The crown mark is associated with several Midwest and Ohio Valley potteries operating in the late 19th to early 20th century, making this a genuinely collectible piece for serious stoneware enthusiasts and farmhouse decor lovers alike.

Condition

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Measurement

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