How do I know if my crock is antique?

A shiny, glass-like surface with occasional bumps indicates that the crock was salt-glazed and antique, since reproductions are often totally smooth. Simple decorations, which appear to be painted on freehand, are authentic, whereas printed or stamped designs are often reproductions.

Who made crown crocks?

Comments for 6 gal crock with crown stamp. Dear Mark, Your crock was made by the Ransbottom Brothers Pottery Company of Roseville, Ohio. They were in business from 1900 to 1920.

How do you date antique crocks?

Try to identify the age – There are certain marks that can tip you off to your crock’s age. If the crock has a pattern, and the name of the pattern is on the bottom, that means it was made after 1810. If the mark includes the word “limited” (or “Ltd”), then it was mad after 1861.

Does Blue Willow contain lead?

Question: Are Blue Willow Dishes Lead Free? Answer: Um, no. In fact most of them have incredibly high levels of lead (in a range that I would consider as not safe to eat off of.)

How can you tell if a Blue Willow is real?

Look for Clues About the Date

Some new pieces are unmarked, although they will often say “Made in China” or have another modern backstamp.
Early Blue Willow pieces have a softer glaze and a lighter overall feel.
Older pieces may have some signs of crazing or light cracking on the surface of the glaze.

Is unmarked blue willow worth anything?

Unmarked Blue Willow I would call it a thoroughly modern mug, holding a good 18-20 ounces of strong coffee and would value it at about $25-30.

Is it safe to use old crocks?

It would be impossible to guarantee that an older crock was made with lead-free clay and health and safety should be your number one concern when pickling and fermenting. However, if you notice that your glaze is cracked but the clay is not exposed, you should be okay to continue using your crock.

What did they use old crocks for?

A. Before the advent of refrigeration, crocks were used in American kitchens to hold foodstuffs such as butter, salted meats and pickled vegetables. The crocks were invariably made of stoneware, a durable, economical ceramic that remains water-tight, even without a glaze.

Where did the crock with the Crown Mark come from?

Often crocks such as yours are mistakenly thought to have been made by the Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery Company also of Roseville, Ohio. They started production in the 1930’s and though they used a very similar crown mark their marks were impressed into the clay; not done in cobalt blue glaze.

When did Robinson Ransbottom make the Crown Crock?

They were in business from 1900 to 1920. Often crocks such as yours are mistakenly thought to have been made by the Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery Company also of Roseville, Ohio. They started production in the 1930’s and though they used a very similar crown mark their marks were impressed into the clay; not done in cobalt blue glaze.

Is there 6 gal crock with crown stamp on the side?

6 gal crock with crown stamp on the side:- I recently rescued a 6 gal crock my parents were going to thrown away. I am interested in finding out more about it.

What was the name of the pottery company that made crocks?

In 1901, this well-known crock maker opened its doors as Ransbottom Brothers Pottery. In 1920, the company merged with Robinson Clay Products. The merged business was known as Robinson Ransbottom Pottery. Robinson Ransbottom Pottery’s cobalt blue crown mark drew much attention.

How big is the Crown Crock in Robinson Ransbottom?

ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM 1 GALLON CROWN MARK CROCK STENCILED COW SCENE MINT! BIN!! Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Bean Pot Crock 2 Qt.

6 gal crock with crown stamp on the side:- I recently rescued a 6 gal crock my parents were going to thrown away. I am interested in finding out more about it.