Bring rustic charm and functional pantry storage to your kitchen counters with this vintage stoneware crock. Finished in a rich, high-gloss chestnut-albany brown glaze, this piece features a classic cylindrical silhouette fitted with a functional wire-bail metal clamp mechanism that secures the matching glazed lid.
Its sturdy build and warm dark glaze make it an effortless addition to open kitchen shelving, coffee bars, or dining tables. Use it to store specialty sea salts, coffee beans, or raw sugar, or keep it on display as an authentic vintage stoneware accent.
Style: Wire-Bail Stoneware / Pantry Storage Crock
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Quantity: 1 Wire-Bail Crock with Lid
Dimensions: Approx. 5" – 5.5" H (including metal bail) x 4" Base Diameter
Color: Deep Chestnut Brown / Albany Glaze
Material: Glazed Stoneware Ceramic & Metal Wire Hardware
Key Features
Functional Wire-Bail Clamp: Metal spring-latch mechanism that hooks securely over the lid knob to lock the top in place.
Rich Chestnut Albany Glaze: High-gloss brown finish with subtle caramel highlights along the rim contours.
Versatile Pantry Storage: Ideal scale for salt, spices, sugar, coffee, or kitchen counter display.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with strong structural integrity. The metal wire bail operates smoothly and holds the lid securely. Glaze finish is glossy and smooth with minor, expected age-appropriate wear on the underside base. Please review all photos for detailed close-ups.
Care & Use
Hand wash ceramic body and lid. Wipe metal wire hardware dry immediately after cleaning to prevent rust.
