Message me with questions, its in mint shape.  for sale is a beautiful, completely intact antique 3-gallon stoneware butter crock lid dating back to the early 1900s. This piece features a classic, highly collectible embossed scrolling acanthus leaf motif flanking a central bar handle, beautifully highlighted with a hand-brushed cobalt blue slip glaze.Authentic antique lids in this size are incredibly tough to find without major issues, but this specimen is in pristine, flawless condition. There are absolutely no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or repairs. It displays a stunning glossy salt-glaze finish with an attractive, authentic "orange peel" texture and light firing pinholes characteristic of the era.Exact Measurements For Fit:Total Outer Diameter: 9 ¾ inches (Fits a crock base with a 10-inch top rim profile)Inner Seating Flange/Collar Diameter: 8 inches flat (Fits into a crock with an 8-inch inside mouth opening)Perfect for completing an unsigned 3-gallon Western Stoneware, Monmouth, or Robinson-Ransbottom base, or for adding to an early American farmhouse kitchen display.Will be double-boxed, heavily wrapped in thick bubble wrap, and packed with extreme care for safe transit.