Antique Stoneware Handled Crock Jugs - Lot of 2 
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Antique Stoneware Handled Crock Jugs - Lot of 2
This pair of antique stoneware crock jugs reflects timeless craftsmanship and rustic charm. Crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century, these jugs were designed for practical household use but now stand as iconic pieces of historical pottery. Each jug features a distinctive glaze: one in high-gloss black and the other in a warm earthy brown, both accented by the hand-applied handle that adds to their functional yet artful design. With visible hand-thrown grooves and age-related imperfections, these pieces embody the character and utility of their era.
Details:
- Material: Stoneware
- Finish: One jug features a high-gloss black glaze, and the other has a deep brown glaze with subtle hand-thrown textures.
- Design Features: Traditional handled crock design, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.
- Condition:
- Fair condition with visible signs of age-appropriate wear.
- Both jugs exhibit chips around the base and rim, adding to their authentic aged look.
- The high-gloss black jug shows two tight old cracks along the bottom, but the structural integrity remains sound for decorative use.
- Dimensions:
- Jug 1 (Brown Glaze): 9 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep (with handle).
- Jug 2 (Black High-Gloss Glaze): 10" tall x 6" wide x 7" deep (with handle).
Stoneware jugs like these were staples of rural households and small businesses in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Used for storing and transporting liquids such as cider, vinegar, molasses, or spirits, they were valued for their durability and non-porous properties. The brown glaze and Albany slip glaze techniques, as seen here, were popular choices for creating functional yet visually appealing utilitarian pottery.
Styling Ideas:
These jugs make excellent decorative accents for a farmhouse or rustic interior. Use them as standalone statement pieces, incorporate them into a pottery display, or repurpose them as vases for dried flowers to bring vintage charm to your space.
This lot of two stoneware handled crock jugs offers collectors and decorators a chance to own genuine artifacts from a bygone era—pieces that resonate with both history and artistry.