Antique Blue Ceramic & Porcelain Crocks 1850-1899 for sale

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• Small Tan and Blue Stripe Crock/Vintage Stoneware
• Primitive rustic eggs pottery aged look eggs handpainted beesting crock , set of 6 Colonial decor bowl filler
• West Troy Pottery Stoneware Jug
• GMT & Bros Germany Porcelain Coffee Tea Canisters Set ALLSPICE MACE
• Pottery Co. Lyons New York Stoneware Jug
• Vintage R.R.P. Co Blue Sponge Wheat 1 Pint Stoneware Crock - Farm Kitchen - Farmhouse - Kitchen Crock

This list includes the Robinson-Ransbottom 3 gallon Blue Crown Stoneware, conway, South Carolina. You won’t find many of these beauties in your local mall, but you are sure to find them at your favorite antiques shop, or on eBay. The company may well be on your short list if you are looking for a crock with character. As for the company itself, it is currently in the midst of a renaissance. I love the earthy colors, and I think they create such a beautiful decor statement placed on mantels and shelves.

Small Tan and Blue Stripe Crock/Vintage Stoneware

It fetched a selling price of $205 at Morphy Auctions in 2009. Stoneware describes a clay that has a waterproof rating of under two percent. Because the definition is so vague, stoneware can be sourced from numerous clays and can appear in diverse colors and textures.

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It’s also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you’ll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. In 2019, a rare 8-gallon cylindrical butter churn marked "E.S. & B, New Brighton, PA" sold for $503. It was considered in excellent condition with only slight chipping on the inner lip of the mouth. In 2019, a similar, 2-gallon Port Edward New York jug with a bird design that had no chips or cracks sold for $450.

West Troy Pottery Stoneware Jug

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Another factor to consider when determining the value of an antique blue crock can be the manufacturer. Often the company logo is etched into the bottom of the vessel. You can also find the name of the company on the side of the crock. You can also search for a crock on eBay or an estate sale. Another clue you’ll want to look for is the salt glaze manufacturer’s stamp. Salt-glaze manufacturers may have stamped the mark into the side wall of the crock or placed it on the tag.

GMT & Bros Germany Porcelain Coffee Tea Canisters Set ALLSPICE MACE

For example, a Dr. Swett's bottle sold for $85 and a Cleary bottle sold for $55. Many antique crocks have specific markings that indicate the age and construction of the vessel. Identifying an antique crock with a blue design isn’t always easy.

Larger crocks will fetch more money from collectors than smaller ones. You can also identify the manufacturer of a crock by its name. Some manufacturers used different fonts, which can help you figure out the maker. Follow along as I share inspiration for the keeper of the home. If the mark is worn or otherwise hard to read, make a rubbing of the mark. Rub chalk, charcoal, or a crayon over the paper’s surface.

It’s often a case of figuring out the crock’s true value, which is determined by many factors. For example, if the vessel isn’t complete, it’s not as valuable as one with a lid. Another factor that can help determine the value of an antique blue crock is the design.

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Etsy, RubyLane, Z&K Antiques, and The Internet Antique Shop each have a respectable inventory of antique stoneware crocks. Stenciled or hand-drawn letters and numbers also appear on most old crocks. Decorations were always applied to the crock prior to the glazing process. This jug features blue, painted bird decor and is 14 inches tall.

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The Jones Pottery of Pittston, Pennsylvania, operated in the 19th century by Evan R. Jones and Evan B. Jones. It is unclear if this was a father and son duo or brothers. The two most common marks on Jones's stoneware are "Evan R. Jones/Pittson PA. and Evan B. Jones/Pittson/PENNA." Aside from the above, there are other factors to consider. In particular, if the crock is complete, it’s more valuable than one without a lid.

In 1901, this well-known crock maker opened its doors as Ransbottom Brothers Pottery. In 1920, the company merged with Robinson Clay Products. The merged business was known as Robinson Ransbottom Pottery. The salt’s sodium reacted with the clay’s silica to create a glassy coating. Although the glaze is generally colorless, coloring the salt produced a glaze with a colorful effect.

If you are unsure of your crock’s maker, you can use a reverse image search to find out more information. You can also visit eBay and other sites that list makers. Whether you are a novice collector or an avid crock enthusiast, there are clues you can find in your crock to determine its value. These clues can help you determine the age of your crock.

Surprisingly, you can often find antique crocks at local flea markets. Dealers often clean out homes, or purchase an entire lot of items that they bring to the flea market. Visit the same flea market every week, and you could be the first person to see a just-arrived antique stoneware crock.

Even without a finish glaze, these durable and affordable vessels were watertight. A securely fitted lid would keep children, family pets, insects, and/or rodents from accessing the crock’s content. Harrington Lyons crock, circa 1860, sold for $500 through the Crocker Farms Stoneware Auction. The West Troy Pottery was located in the Hudson River Valley region of New York and famed for its blue paint-decorated jugs and crocks.

Antique crocks have multiple uses in modern-era homes. They’re ideal for gathering kitchen utensils or keeping kids’ or pets’ toys together. Finally, antique stoneware crocks make stylish, functional planters.

The mug has a twig handle resembling the bark of a tree. There is an embossed chain link below the rim and near the base. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing (cracks in the glaze). The color of the clay can also be a clue to the maker’s identity. Cobalt blue crocks with blue designs are highly valued. An original stoneware crock has a very shiny, glass-like surface.