Description: Vintage 3 Gallon Crock Possible Allbert & Easton 1878 - 1879 or W. M. Allbert 1879 - 1885 This vintage #3 crock is in great vintage condition at approximately 140 years old with only a chip in the outer rim as shown in the photos. The Albany Slip glaze interior is in great shape with some runs visible in the interior bottom. There are some sought after turkey drippings on the exterior as well as some marks from firing in the kiln (see photos). Overall Dimensions: Height: 10" Diameter: 11" Weight: 13 3/4 lbsShipping – *Free to the Lower 48 States (see below)Please review all pictures carefully as they are considered part of the description.The October 18, 1877 edition of the Macomb Journal states that Cleveland & Son, with T. B. Morton, were preparing to establish a tile factory in Bushnell. The same paper states that Cleveland & Son had sold their Bardoulph pottery to Taylor and Easton. Although this announcement was somewhat premature, the Cleveland & Son firm was sold the following year (1878). William Allbert returned to Bardolph in 1878 when he and J. F. Easton purchased the pottery from his father-in-law. Few pieces of stoneware manufactured by this firm are available for study. The stenciled capacity mark had a distinctive wreath around it. After 1 year of partnership, Allbert purchased Easton's interest and took full control of the pottery. Once Allbert had become the sole proprietor, he began to improve the facilities, enlarge the building and put up another kiln. Very few pieces of stoneware from Allbert's pottery are known. The crocks showed a capacity surrounded by a wreath.Source: http://illinoisarchaeology.com/ceramics/McDonough%20County%20Report.pdf Crocks make excellent gifts for any occasion and continue to become rare and are found being passed on as family heirlooms from generation to generation. These vintage glazed, hand-thrown, kiln-fired crocks were used prior to the introduction of refrigeration. American households used them to hold food such as butter, salted meat, and pickled vegetables. These stoneware crocks were durable, economical and watertight even without the glaze. To assure you receive the best care for your purchase, we personally package each crock to maintain consistency and provide the most possible protection during its travel to its new owner. We are told we "Gorilla proof" them. Crocks are shipped via FedEx Ground and are insured for the full amount of your purchase.*Free domestic shipping applies to the contiguous United States only. Please request a quote for shipping to HI, AK, PR, and International.Come visit us at www.vintagenorth44.com for more items with a “Unique Presence from the Past”.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Pearson, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-12-15T03:48:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Allbert
Color: Gray
Item Length: 11"
Item Width: 11"
Item Height: 10"
