Small Antique Stoneware Crock – Unmarked Utility Jar with Hairline Crack

Description :
This compact stoneware crock is an unmarked example of early American utility pottery, likely used for preserving small quantities of butter, jam, or lard. Finished in a light beige glaze, the piece features a rolled rim and smooth cylindrical form. A visible vertical hairline crack adds character but affects its structural integrity for food use. Best suited now for decorative display, storage, or as a rustic planter sleeve.

Era:
Early 20th Century (circa 1910s–1930s)

Style:
Primitive / Farmhouse

Technique:
Wheel-thrown stoneware with salt glaze or slip glaze finish

Tools Used:
Kick wheel, shaping rib, glaze dip tank, wood-fired kiln

History:
Used in kitchens and cellars for preserving perishables before the widespread availability of refrigeration.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; common to many regional potteries with no identifying marks

Measurements:
5 ½" Ø x 6" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 3–4 lbs

Item Number : P13118

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK