12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

cblack28's picture
Category: 
Pottery
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
stoneware?
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
a blue colored crown with the number 12 inside the crown
Condition: 
Good
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

I bought this crock at a yard sale a couple of years ago. Don't remember what I paid for it but it wast much. This is a pretty big crock it has a blue colored crown marking it with the number 12 inside of the crown. This does hve some scuffs but no damage (cracks or chips)

For Sale?: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
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Comments

Romelle Barnett's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I have a 12 gallon porclain or ceramic (don't know which it is ) and would like to know how to tell...It is very very heavy.

It is approximatly 25-30 years old and in fine condition.

Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

 looking for new info

Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

 I have a white great condition crock with a blue crown but it has a 6 in the crown ....so i would guess that it is a 6 gal. although it looks like it could be larger ...if anyone knows would let me know ..

thanks smarymom

Lovejoy's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

The number generally referrs to the capacity of the crock , in this case if it's a No.6 , it's six gallons. Utility crocks of this size some go at auction this year for about $50.00. The early decorated ones still go for a good deal more though.

Lovejoy Says
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Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I have a 12 gal crock white on outside and brown on inside the 12 has a heart around it and is in blue both the twelve and the heart. I also have a 20 gal with a black twelve quite large and black interior. Could anyone tell me how much these would be worth they are both unblemished!....tracyk64@yahoo.com

Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I HAVE A LARGE WHITE EXTERIOR GLAZED CROCK,DARK BROWN GLAZED ENTERIOR WITH THE NUMBER 12 IN BLUE BUT NOT IN A CROWN,HANDED DOWN FROM MY GRANDMOTHER AND HER MOTHER WAS HANDED DOWN TO HER,VERY OLD EXCELLENT SHAPE STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL METAL WIRE SEALING BAND WHICH MY MOTHER WAS TOLD THAT TANNED LEATHER WAS USED AS A LID.I HAVE COLLECTED ANTIQUES ALL MY LIFE AND MY WIFE AND I SAW A CROCK VERY MUCH LIKE OURS YET NO METAL BAND AND SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS SOME RUNNING FROM THE TOP DOWN AT A ANTIQUE FAIR IN LEBON OHIO WITH A PRICE TAG OF $875.00!AND THIS WAS AT LEAST 15 YEARS AGO

kathyBeh's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

This is a pickle crock made by Ransbottom Brothers Pottery out of Ohio. Probably 1920/30's.

They are selling online for between $60.00- $125.00.
(Ones made by Red Wing out of Minnesota are at the high end of that est.)

In 1916 the Ransbottom Pottery was the largest producer of stoneware jars. After 105 years in business, the company closed in 2005.

I have a 2 gallon Ransbottom that has sat on the floor beside my fridge for 15 years, until now I had no idea who made it so Thanks. :)

humbyrd's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I have two a 3 and 5 gallon like yours and mine are for sale.

CM

moonstone59's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

Hi, I have a similiar crock that I'm looking for info on.

Did you ever get any appraisal information?

Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I have one just like yours do you have any idea what its worth? Yours is the only one I have found like it!

Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I have one exactly like yours also..Did you ever find out what they are worth?? I want to sell mine..

kathyBeh's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

If you read the replies you will find the information you want.

Lovejoy's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

Good advice ;~), but seldom followed it seems. Another resource here is the search box at the top right of the page labeled " SEARCH". Anything commented on is in there going back years ;~)

Lovejoy

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Anonymous's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

I HAVE ONE JUST LIKE THIS THAT I JUST BOUGHT FOR PICKLING CORN,I BOUGHT IT IN JULY 2010 FOR $130.00

Lovejoy's picture

Re: 12 gallon blue crown stoneware crock

That's about the high end for a utility crock of this size in good shape in the current market,I've seen some go at auction this year for about $60.00. The early decorated ones still go for a good deal more though.

Lovejoy Says
"For quick answers use the search box at the top of the page. Thousands of items, maybe identical to yours have already appraised"