Antique (1880s) Salt-Glazed Stoneware Pennsylvania Merchant Crock - C.H.L. Willow Street Stamped in Cobalt Blue. One Handle.
Willow Street is an unincorporated community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Merchant Markings. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, local general store owners, grocers, and distributors commissioned pottery manufacturers to stencil or stamp their names and locations onto stoneware jars and crocks. This piece exhibits a classic light-grey to tan salt-glazed exterior featuring prominent crazing - fine surface hairline cracks in the glaze - and minor rim wear typical of authentic antique utilitarian pottery.
Significant Crazing. Some Surface Chips. No Cracks. Acquired in as-is condition in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Initials “C.H.L.” represent the specific merchant or business owner operating out of Willow Street, Pa, who used this piece for advertising or containing commercial good like butter, lard, or apple butter. Pennsylvania Folk Pottery. Merchant Crocks. Molded Loop hand - ear // strap handle - applied securely to the side of the Stoneware Crock.
Measurements :
H : 6.75”
Base D : 4.75”
Opening D : 8”
Price Includes Shipping.
Antique (1880s) Salt-Glazed Stoneware Pennsylvania Merchant Crock - C.H.L. Willow Street Stamped in Cobalt Blue. One Handle.
Willow Street is an unincorporated community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Merchant Markings. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, local general store owners, grocers, and distributors commissioned pottery manufacturers to stencil or stamp their names and locations onto stoneware jars and crocks. This piece exhibits a classic light-grey to tan salt-glazed exterior featuring prominent crazing - fine surface hairline cracks in the glaze - and minor rim wear typical of authentic antique utilitarian pottery.
Significant Crazing. Some Surface Chips. No Cracks. Acquired in as-is condition in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Initials “C.H.L.” represent the specific merchant or business owner operating out of Willow Street, Pa, who used this piece for advertising or containing commercial good like butter, lard, or apple butter. Pennsylvania Folk Pottery. Merchant Crocks. Molded Loop hand - ear // strap handle - applied securely to the side of the Stoneware Crock.
Measurements :
H : 6.75”
Base D : 4.75”
Opening D : 8”
Price Includes Shipping.
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