Stoneware or earthenware handled storage jar / crock with lid
Estimated Value
$25-$125 USD, depending on maker, size, and whether it is an authentic antique or a later utilitarian piece
A lidded ceramic storage vessel or crock with a domed lid and a vertical applied handle/finial. The body is rounded and utilitarian, with a simple impressed or incised 'B' mark on the front. The glaze appears matte and weathered, suggesting either salt-glazed stoneware or a similar utilitarian ceramic finish. The form is practical rather than decorative, consistent with a kitchen, pantry, or workshop storage container used for dry goods, preserves, or household materials. The lid fit and handle suggest a functional design intended for lifting and sealing.
Era
Late 19th to early 20th century (approx. 1880s-1930s), possibly later reproduction
Origin
Likely North America or Europe; exact origin unknown from image alone
Material
Salt-glazed stoneware or earthenware with applied handle and fitted lid
Condition
Fair. Visible surface wear, grime, edge chipping around the lid/body seam, and general age-related abrasion. No obvious major structural break visible, but the piece appears heavily used and may have minor hairline cracks or repairs not clearly visible in the image.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 8-10 inches tall and 6-8 inches in diameter, based on hand scale
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium. The form and wear are consistent with an older utilitarian ceramic piece, but the image does not show maker’s marks, base, or interior details needed for firm authentication. Could also be a later reproduction or handmade studio piece.
Provenance
Likely a household utilitarian crock or storage jar from a farm, kitchen, or general domestic setting. The single letter mark is not sufficient to attribute to a specific maker or factory.
Historical Significance
Utilitarian stoneware and earthenware crocks were common household vessels in the 19th and early 20th centuries, used before widespread plastic and modern storage containers. While this example is not especially rare, such pieces reflect everyday domestic material culture and traditional ceramic manufacturing.
Restoration Notes
- •Possible seam wear or old adhesive/residue visible around the lid-to-body junction
- •Minor edge chips and surface abrasion visible
- •No clear evidence of professional restoration, but the image is insufficient to rule it out
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