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Vintage European-style stoneware water-seal fermentation crock complete with matching domed lid and original two-piece ceramic weights.
Designed for fermenting sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, vegetables, and other brined foods. The water-filled moat creates an airlock while the ceramic weights keep contents submerged below the brine during fermentation. This traditional design has remained popular for generations and is still widely used today.
Condition is excellent overall with no chips or cracks observed. Light surface wear, glaze imperfections, and minor signs of age and normal use are present. The underside has an impressed maker’s mark, though the manufacturer has not been positively identified.
Features:
* Brown glazed stoneware
* Water-seal fermentation design
* Original domed lid
* Original two-piece ceramic weights
* Integrated side handles
* Heavy, substantial construction
Approximate Measurements:
* Overall height with lid: approximately 15”
* Crock height: approximately 12”
* Outside diameter: approximately 10–11”
* Heavy item
Perfect for traditional fermentation, homestead kitchens, farmhouse décor, or stoneware collections.
Offers & inquiries are always welcome! Rest assured that all items will be shipped with proper materials such as styrofoam, bubble wrap, and/or packing peanuts for safe and secure delivery. Please also expect reused packaging such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, and/or Chewy branded boxes as I try to reuse and recycle as frequently as possible for minimal waste. ♻️
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