Vintage 2-Gallon Stoneware Crock With Original Lid

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Vintage 2 gallon stoneware crock with original matching lid featuring classic salt glaze pottery, rich brown Albany slip rim, and hand-painted cobalt “2” capacity mark. This early American stoneware crock dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and features the traditional two-tone salt glaze finish prized by collectors and farmhouse décor enthusiasts. The bold hand-painted cobalt “2” indicates the crock’s two gallon capacity and was typical of utilitarian storage vessels produced throughout the Midwest during the early 1900s. These crocks were commonly used in country kitchens for pickling vegetables, fermenting foods, storing butter or lard, and general pantry storage. Finding an example that retains its original matching lid is increasingly uncommon, making this a desirable piece for both collectors and rustic farmhouse displays. The crock shows honest age and kiln character consistent with antique stoneware, including small glaze pops and minor imperfections from the firing process that reflect traditional pottery techniques of the era. Please note that the lid has a visible hairline crack, which is shown in the photos; it remains structurally intact and displays well with the crock. Overall, this is a classic example of American salt-glazed stoneware that brings authentic character to a primitive kitchen, farmhouse pantry, or vintage pottery collection. Approximate height: about 9 inches Capacity: 2 gallon Era: circa 1900–1920 Material: salt glazed stoneware with Albany slip rim Marking: hand painted cobalt “2” Condition note: lid has a hairline crack visible in photos Packed with care and shipped insured.