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Jul 13, 2009, 04:06 PM
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What were these crocks used for?
I found these at an garage sale and wondered what they were used for? I know that they were some kind of canning jar but for what? They both have such small mouths and bulbous bodies. You couldn't put anything that wasn't cut up small into these/and were they sealed with wax? Or were they for something liquid?
The largest measures 9" tall 8" across, and the opening is 2 1/2".
The other one is 8" tall and 6" across, and the opening is 1 3/4" on this one.
I paid $1.00 for both!! The man I bought them from was a "garbage man"  .
Thanks for looking and any help with what they were used for would be appreciated!
regards~~sandcreek
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name". Isaiah 45:3
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Jul 13, 2009, 10:36 PM
#2
 what hath god wrought
Re: What were these crocks used for?
Nice pieces. I believe they were generic, anything could be put into them, then labeled accordingly....
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Jul 14, 2009, 09:08 AM
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Re: What were these crocks used for?
 Originally Posted by gleaner1
Nice pieces. I believe they were generic, anything could be put into them, then labeled accordingly....
Thanks for that info, gleaner.
You can tell they have been used because of the buildup of wax(?) around the lip.
I just wondered what they were used for (liquids?) because of the small openings.
kind regards~~sandcreek
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name". Isaiah 45:3
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Jul 14, 2009, 11:17 AM
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 The Cesspool
Re: What were these crocks used for?
They look like decorative pottery pieces to me, also looks like stoneware maybe. Are the insides glazed or matte? No markings Im take it?
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Jul 14, 2009, 12:15 PM
#5
Re: What were these crocks used for?
Looks like ovoid stoneware.
Used for all kinds of liquids - including beer and vinegars.
B
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Jul 14, 2009, 12:57 PM
#6
Re: What were these crocks used for?
Originally Posted by diggummup
They look like decorative pottery pieces to me, also looks like stoneware maybe. Are the insides glazed or matte? No markings Im take it?
No markings on them. The bottom of both have "lines" across.
I think they are stoneware as they are very heavy.
The insides are glazed and I can see "rings", like maybe they are hand-thrown.
Wonder what caused the discoloration of the glaze in the shoulder area? Does that happen in the kiln sometimes?
Here's some more pics of the biggest one, diggummup, see what you think.
Thanks for the comments~~sandcreek
Originally Posted by mrs.oroblanco
Looks like ovoid stoneware.
Used for all kinds of liquids - including beer and vinegars.
B
Thanks Mrs. Oroblanco! I thought probably liquid but wasn't sure.
regards~~sandcreek
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name". Isaiah 45:3
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Jul 17, 2009, 08:39 PM
#7
Re: What were these crocks used for?
those are beautiful!! I think you scored! 
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Jul 17, 2009, 09:09 PM
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Re: What were these crocks used for?
Originally Posted by tattooedmomma
those are beautiful!! I think you scored!
Thanks tattooedmomma! We run across some pretty good deals at the garage sales around here! I love old pottery and stoneware!
kind regards~~sandcreek
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name". Isaiah 45:3
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Jul 18, 2009, 11:14 PM
#9
For that special someone. Can ya diggit?
Re: What were these crocks used for?
Perhaps salt or herbs/spices? 
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Jul 19, 2009, 02:10 AM
#10
Re: What were these crocks used for?
They look real similar to tiger whiskeys. We dug plenty of this similar pottery in a part of Denver that was the Chinese section in the 1880's.
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Jul 19, 2009, 09:34 AM
#11
Re: What were these crocks used for?
Originally Posted by DigginThePast
Perhaps salt or herbs/spices?
Originally Posted by coloradocav
They look real similar to tiger whiskeys. We dug plenty of this similar pottery in a part of Denver that was the Chinese section in the 1880's.
Thanks DigginThePast and Coloradocav! I'll do some research on old salt/herbs containers and Tiger whiskey jugs!
kind regards,
sandcreek
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name". Isaiah 45:3
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