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Beautiful vintage Monmouth Pottery Company blue spongeware stoneware crock, marked on the bottom, confirming the maker.This substantial crock features a cream-colored stoneware base covered with distinctive fine-to-medium cobalt blue sponge/speckle decoration. The heavy construction and thick rolled rim give it the classic utilitarian appearance associated with vintage American stoneware.Monmouth Pottery Company was located in Monmouth, Illinois, and later became part of the Western Stoneware Company, making this a wonderful piece of American pottery history.Measurements:• Approximately 6.5” tall
• Approximately 6.5” diameterDetails:• Maker: Monmouth Pottery Company
• Marked on bottom
• Monmouth, Illinois
• Blue and white spongeware / speckled stoneware
• Cream base with cobalt blue decoration
• Heavy stoneware construction
• Thick rolled rim
• Utility crock / kitchen bowl
• Approx. 6.5” H x 6.5” diameter
• Vintage American stonewareA fantastic addition to a collection of Monmouth Pottery, Western Stoneware, blue spongeware, antique stoneware crocks, primitive pottery, farmhouse kitchenware, or vintage American pottery.Condition:
Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate wear. There is one small spot of glaze loss on the rim; please see close-up photos for size and location. Please review all photos carefully for overall condition and typical variations associated with vintage stoneware.The Monmouth maker’s mark on the bottom is shown in the photos.Carefully packaged for safe shipping.
