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One Gallon Crock Button Petal Lid in Salt Glaze
This is a lid for a one gallon crock. It has the molded button handle and petal design and salt glaze finish which date it to around 1877-1897 by the Red Wing Stoneware Company. The button handle has the number "1" molded into it. The button handle and petal design is covered with brown "Albany slip," as well as the inner bottom surface. The lid was fired in salt glaze which gives the lid an interesting color and texture. This lid has a pair of "turkey droppings," a desirable kiln effects caused by drops of glaze falling on the stoneware from the kiln roof. This lid is in very good condition with no cracks or visible chips. It does have a couple of flakes on the bottom ring where they cannot be seen while the lid is on display. Designed to fit on top of a crock, the lid has a flange on the bottom that fits inside the crock lip so that the lid does not easily tumble.
The stoneware companies of Red Wing, Minnesota produced stoneware items shortly after their inception in 1877 until the mid-1940's. The shapes of these items ranged widely. However, one overriding attribute describes them all: they were designed to be used. In fulfilling the needs of a developing America, the stoneware companies were hugely successful and their wares were very popular. The popularity of their wares has only increased over time making collecting Red Wing a growing field and exciting hobby!
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