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Antique Primitive Brown Albany-Slip Stoneware Crock Jar

$22.00 USD
$22.00 USD
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Infuse your home with early American history using this Antique Primitive Albany-Slip Stoneware Crock.
A gorgeous find for historical collectors and primitive country enthusiasts, this small, heavy-duty stoneware jar dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. It features a rich, dark brown Albany-slip glaze layer that exhibits a high-gloss, glass-like sheen across its cylindrical profile. Crafted with a thick, distinctively broad rim designed for traditional cloth or wax seals, the unglazed base reveals authentic, hand-cut wire ridges from when it was parted from the potter's wheel. Its compact footprint makes it a striking addition to a kitchen counter, open shelf, or primitive hutch display.
Product Features
  • Authentic Albany-Slip Glaze: Showcases the iconic rich chocolate-brown to near-black glaze variant native to early American utilitarian pottery.
  • Hand-Cut Wire Ridges: The unglazed bottom features beautifully pronounced, radiating wire tool markings, preserving its hand-turned craftsmanship.
  • Versatile Decorative Pot: Perfectly proportioned to function as a historic pencil cup on a rustic desk, a primitive utensil holder, or an architectural stoneware accent.
  • Time-Worn Integrity: Maintained in great antique condition with structural integrity, highlighting its organic clay textures and minor manufacturing glaze irregularities.
Specifications
  • Height: 5 inches
  • Diameter: 4.75 inches
  • Material: Antique heavy-duty stoneware ceramic
  • Color: High-gloss deep chocolate brown
  • Glaze Type: Interior and exterior Albany-slip variant

Product Specifications

Dimensions

Height 5 in
Width 4.75 in
Length 4.75 in

Weight

Product Weight 2 lb
Shipping Weight 3 lb