Description: Vintage 20 Gallon Monmouth/Western Maple Leaf Crock - Circa 1906This Western Monmouth IL stoneware is in great vintage condition and with its crisp graphics, would make a nice display and conversation piece for any room as well as a great gift idea. These are transitional graphics from when Western Stoneware was first formed. The circle was eventually dropped and the company name was inserted into the leaf. Condition: There are no cracks or chips and only one hairline of about 3" from the rim to the top left of the #20 as shown in the photos. Overall Dimensions: Height: 22 3/4" Diameter: 18 1/2" Weight: 73 pounds Shipping – *Free to the Lower 48 States (see below)Please review all pictures carefully as they are considered part of the description.In 1927 Western advertised its crock with the maple leaf logo as their "deluxe" crock line (see the page from 1927 catalog in photos)The Monmouth Pottery Company began in 1894 and was located in Monmouth, Illinois. They produced useful items like butter churns, crocks, and jars. Their pieces were marked with a maple leaf & business name. In 1906, Monmouth was one of seven Midwestern companies that merged to create Western Stoneware. The other companies were Weir, Macomb Stoneware, Macomb Pottery, D. Culbertson, Clinton, and Fort Dodge. Although many of the new business’ wares were not marked, the ones that were always were done with the maple leaf. About anything that could be made out of clay was produced at one of these seven plants. Over the years the number of plants decreased due to fire and lack of financial viability.After 1956, only plant #2 in Monmouth, IL continued production. Western Stoneware Company ceased operations of its last facility in 1985 & again in 2006 due to its inability to compete with Asian ceramics. The pottery was soon thereafter purchased and production resumed. It continues to make pottery today. Source: http://www.oldantiquepottery.info/western.htmTo assure you receive the best care for your purchase, we personally package each crock to maintain consistency and provide the most possible protection during its travel to its new owner. We are told we "Gorilla proof" them. Crocks are shipped via FedEx Ground and are insured for the full amount of your purchase.*Free domestic shipping applies to the contiguous United States only. Please request a quote for shipping to HI, AK, PR, and International.Come visit us at www.vintagenorth44.com for more items with a “Unique Presence from the Past”.
Price: 1474 USD
Location: Pearson, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-09-15T00:36:24.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Western
Color: Cream
condition: 3000
