Is this a food crock or a large jar or what?

[jskirk]

I found this today it is a nice dark brown glaze with what looks like a cork or wax seal finish. This is 6" wide and 7" tall. nice hand turned crock. Anyone have any input or info on this? Thanks Jay

 

[jskirk]

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[Conch times]

Don't know anything about it but it sure looks cool!

 

[beendiggin]

Yes it's a late 19th century American storage jar. 1870-1890s You just need a lid. Not sure of value today, so I'll guess probably $40-75. Nice jar.

 

[jskirk]

I think that this could be classified as a jar because of the smaller cork opening and no handle, so its probably a half gallon crock jar. I also have heard that if the glaze on the inside matches the outside that its usually pre or very early 1800 made, so am I right or wrong. Thanks Jay

 

[jskirk]

any thoughts on this, I have never seen a crock like this.

 

[surfaceone]

Hey Jay,

I've seen some like this that contained oysters...

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Was there any context in which you found this? It looks like an Albany slip from where I sit.

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