{"product_id":"8ebe69-antique-19th-century-4-gallon-ovoid-salt-gl","title":"Antique 19th Century 4-Gallon Ovoid Salt-Glazed Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Blue Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique American 4-gallon salt-glazed stoneware crock, believed to date to the mid-to-late 19th century (circa 1850–1890). This distinctive piece features an early ovoid form with gracefully rounded shoulders, a tapered lower body, a thick rolled rim, and applied side handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe light gray salt-glazed exterior is decorated with a hand-applied cobalt blue outlined numeral \"4,\" flanked by opposing ornamental flourishes. The interior features a dark glaze, while the recessed, unglazed base displays traditional pottery construction characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike more common straight-sided stoneware crocks, this example's rounded silhouette and decorative cobalt markings give it exceptional primitive country charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crock exhibits age-appropriate surface wear, discoloration, and firing imperfections consistent with antique utilitarian stoneware. Maker unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to an antique stoneware collection, primitive farmhouse kitchen, or country home decor display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Antiques \u0026 Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54064446275877,"sku":"5091190256666","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/8190\/8517\/files\/2026-10-14-MS2amyBA-IMG_1466.jpg?v=1791984182","url":"https:\/\/inletlegacy.com\/products\/8ebe69-antique-19th-century-4-gallon-ovoid-salt-gl","provider":"Legacy Antiques \u0026 Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}