8 inch tall, 9 inch diameter
Beautiful antique American stoneware crock, featuring classic hand-brushed cobalt blue decoration and a bold impressed “6” gallon marking. This is a genuine late-19th-century utilitarian vessel, originally used for food storage, fermentation, or pickling.
The crock has a wonderful timeworn patina, thick salt-glazed surface, and traditional rolled rim. The decoration was applied freehand, giving it the charming irregularity collectors love. A substantial and display-worthy size that works perfectly in primitive, farmhouse, or rustic interiors.
Capacity: 6 Gallons
Era: Late 1800s (c. 1870–1890)
Origin: American (Midwest / Northeast)
Material: Salt-glazed stoneware
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue floral motif
Markings: Impressed “6”
Base: Unmarked, with concentric turning rings
ConditionNo cracks or structural damage, No repairs
Minor glaze wear, surface marks, and firing imperfections typical of 19th-century stoneware
Rim shows age-appropriate wear (see photos)
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