Antique Red Wing Salt Glaze Stoneware 2 Gallon Crock Cobalt Target Beehive Mark For Sale

DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
Up for sale is an authentic late-19th-century antique 2-gallon salt-glazed stoneware crock produced by Red Wing in Red Wing, Minnesota.This classic piece displays early Red Wing salt-glazed craftsmanship with a textured buff exterior, a rich dark brown Albany-slip glazed interior, and a bold hand-painted cobalt blue target / beehive swirl motif featuring a \"2\" capacity marking at the top.The flat base shows unglazed stoneware texture with natural age patina and kiln resting marks.KEY FEATURES:
• Maker: Red Wing Stoneware (Red Wing, MN)
• Size: 2 Gallon (#2)
• Era: Late 19th Century (c. 1870s–1890s)
• Form: Hand-Thrown Stoneware Crock / Utility Storage Jar
• Decoration: Hand-Applied Cobalt Blue Target / Beehive Ribbon Motif with \"2\" Mark
• Glaze Finish: Salt-Glazed Buff Exterior & Dark Albany-Slip Interior
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with no cracks or structural repairs. Displays light age-appropriate surface wear and kiln marks consistent with 19th-century salt-glazed utility pottery.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
This piece will be double-wrapped in large bubble wrap and cushioned with heavy packing material inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box. Shipped via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground with full tracking and insurance included.