Burley & Winter 5-Gallon Stoneware Crock

The details

A commanding piece of American stoneware history, this massive 5-gallon crock is attributed to Burley & Winter Pottery of Somerset, Ohio, active through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hand-thrown from dense clay and finished with a warm Albany Slip glaze at the rim and shoulder, the piece carries a bold cobalt-blue capacity mark — a cobalt "5" — consistent with the marking conventions of Burley & Winter production. The crock presents a strong utilitarian form: straight walls, a slightly flanged lip, and sturdy construction throughout. The Albany Slip interior and dark-glazed collar contrast beautifully against the pale clay body. This example has no structural cracks and only the minor kiln marks and stacking chips expected from a century of honest use. At approximately 15 inches tall and 9 inches in diameter, this crock is a serious centerpiece — dramatic on a hearth, open shelving, a farmhouse entryway, or beside a kitchen hutch. Equally compelling as an umbrella stand, a prop crock for staging, or a cornerstone of a stoneware collection. A significant find for collectors of American utilitarian pottery. Maker: attributed to Burley & Winter Pottery, Somerset, Ohio. Era: late 1800s–early 1900s. Capacity: 5 gallons. Glaze: Albany Slip, salt glaze, cobalt blue decoration. Dimensions: approx. 15" H × 9" diameter. Condition: structurally sound, minor kiln marks, no cracks or repairs. Packed with care and shipped insured. Every piece leaves our shop protected to arrive safely.