A charming piece of Kansas pottery with plenty of country-kitchen personality! This Elk Falls Pottery stoneware crock jar features a warm speckled cream glaze decorated with a red apple and green leaves on the front.

Thin bands of muted red and green circle the shoulder, while a small loop handle adds another wonderful handmade detail. The jar is topped with a large natural cork stopper that complements its rustic farmhouse appearance.

Measuring approximately 8 inches tall, this substantial pottery piece would make a beautiful addition to a country kitchen, farmhouse display, apple collection, Kansas pottery collection, or grouping of American studio pottery.

Maker Marks

The underside is signed/impressed:

Elk Falls Pottery

Elk Falls Pottery is associated with Elk Falls, Kansas. Comparable Elk Falls pieces are documented as handmade American pottery and stoneware.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and previous display or use. The pottery has natural variations and speckling characteristic of its handmade appearance.

The original-style cork stopper shows considerable age-related wear, drying and surface deterioration but remains with the piece.

No chips or cracks are visible in the pottery. Please review the close-up images for the glaze, apple decoration, handle, cork stopper, maker's mark and overall condition.

History

Elk Falls Pottery is associated with Elk Falls, Kansas and produced handmade stoneware and decorative pottery in a variety of functional forms. Surviving pieces include crocks, jars, pitchers, mugs, bowls and other household pottery, often featuring rustic decoration suited to country and farmhouse interiors.

This example combines a traditional crock-style form with a cork stopper, small side handle and hand-decorated apple motif. Comparable Elk Falls pottery jars with cork stoppers are documented on the secondary market.

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