What a Crock!
Most of my readers probably know how much I like to go to thrift stores in search of treasures of one kind or another. I keep my eyes peeled for that certain item that I have my heart set upon. It can take months or even years to hit the right place at the just the right time to find it--that thing I have been searching for without having to give up an arm and a leg to make it my own. I post today about one such item I have been looking for.
A week or so ago, I stopped by a little shop that I sometimes forget about. It is tucked away in an inconspicuous place and I glanced down and spied something that looked very much like something my heart had been desiring. It was sitting on the very bottom shelf of one of the displays. I figured it was a flimsy reproduction of some kind. I reached down, expecting to quickly lift it up to check it out. To my amazement, the thing was heavy--very heavy! I finally managed to get the thing on to a higher shelf, more at eye level, so I could examine it more closely.
It had a design on one side that I think is called "gaggle of geese" but when I turned it around looking for a maker's mark and a price., I saw a stamp on the reverse--a crown with an encircled number "1" and U.S.A., which I later discovered was the reason the item was so heavy. Such items made in the U.S.A. are very sturdy and heavy. The number 1 stands for one gallon. I was then wondering if there would be an equally heft price tag. When I found the price sticker I had to wonder if it was for real.
I asked myself, "For the price they are asking, is this thing for real or is it a real crock?" It took a couple of minutes to soak in, but I decided, it is both. Seriously, it is not a "crock" as in not for real (an impostor or cheap reproduction). It is, however a real crock. This seems to be a contradiction in terms. It is not a crock but it is a real crock. Enough of the conundrums! A picture speaks a thousand words.
I am one of those cooks who keeps a lot of kitchen utensils at the ready. I do not like to spend a ton of time digging through drawers as I work in the kitchen. I have utensils corralled in two different containers, one of which I was looking to replace. I had now found the perfect replacement, but was I prepared to pay the sticker price for this one? Would you pay $1.99 for it? That's right people, $1.99! Can you believe it?
You can visit some of the links below to see some similar crocks. There are vintage and antique ones out there. However, there do not seem to be many examples of the one gallon type for sale online.
Pinterest is a good place to find some good source to find ideas for using this type of crock for organization and decor.
Here is a comparable crock on Amazon.
Ebay is also a source for looking for some of these crocks and this antique one.
A week or so ago, I stopped by a little shop that I sometimes forget about. It is tucked away in an inconspicuous place and I glanced down and spied something that looked very much like something my heart had been desiring. It was sitting on the very bottom shelf of one of the displays. I figured it was a flimsy reproduction of some kind. I reached down, expecting to quickly lift it up to check it out. To my amazement, the thing was heavy--very heavy! I finally managed to get the thing on to a higher shelf, more at eye level, so I could examine it more closely.
It had a design on one side that I think is called "gaggle of geese" but when I turned it around looking for a maker's mark and a price., I saw a stamp on the reverse--a crown with an encircled number "1" and U.S.A., which I later discovered was the reason the item was so heavy. Such items made in the U.S.A. are very sturdy and heavy. The number 1 stands for one gallon. I was then wondering if there would be an equally heft price tag. When I found the price sticker I had to wonder if it was for real.
I asked myself, "For the price they are asking, is this thing for real or is it a real crock?" It took a couple of minutes to soak in, but I decided, it is both. Seriously, it is not a "crock" as in not for real (an impostor or cheap reproduction). It is, however a real crock. This seems to be a contradiction in terms. It is not a crock but it is a real crock. Enough of the conundrums! A picture speaks a thousand words.
One Gallon Butter Crock |
You can visit some of the links below to see some similar crocks. There are vintage and antique ones out there. However, there do not seem to be many examples of the one gallon type for sale online.
Pinterest is a good place to find some good source to find ideas for using this type of crock for organization and decor.
Here is a comparable crock on Amazon.
Ebay is also a source for looking for some of these crocks and this antique one.
Well, I can tell you, I was not about to let it sit there a minute longer. I had been waiting a long time for this one and I could not get to the check out counter fast enough!
I realized only after I was almost done with posting about the crock that the photo I had taken of the opposite side of the crock with the geese is one that I was planning to use for a future post. The other side does not particularly appeal to me and I will probably be using it with the maker's stamp side showing most of the time, anyway.
Granted, I discovered a vintage find, not an antique. It is probably not nearly as old as some old antique ones I have seen on some sites. It is not all cracked, chippy and crazed like those. It is, nonetheless, "genuine" and a true American-made product, something increasingly difficult to come by these days. For less than $2.00, I genuinely like it and am satisfied it will serve my purposes. Now, that's a real crock and what a crock!
One Gallon Butter Crock to Hold Kitchen Utensils |
Granted, I discovered a vintage find, not an antique. It is probably not nearly as old as some old antique ones I have seen on some sites. It is not all cracked, chippy and crazed like those. It is, nonetheless, "genuine" and a true American-made product, something increasingly difficult to come by these days. For less than $2.00, I genuinely like it and am satisfied it will serve my purposes. Now, that's a real crock and what a crock!
Comments
What a deal....I have to tell you I have the same crock, but mine has the number 2 on it and I had to buy mine for $25.00 at a thrift type antique mall yikes!! I don't even want to hear about your deal :)
Well yours is put to beautiful use, as mine sits empty up high on a cabinet shelf. My crock is plain on the other side and is very old and show signs of it being overly used and loved a little to much, but now I am loving it from my view every glance, it's the crown on it I am sure to as why it appeals to me so :)
I hope your hands feel better, and that you can continue to visit all of us so we can visit you. You always grace your comments with so much beauty in your words, and such encouragement comes from your left comments. You really know how to joy someone's heart, even though you have been troubled with stiffening hands and a discourage heart with not feeling yourself these days. Keep those hands busy so they stay limber, this way you can continue to do all the things you love my dear.
Visit often Lynn, if not for any other reason then just a visit. If not feeling like you want to leave a comment, not to worry I so understand.
I am praying for your use of your hands and that the you can enjoy all that you so love.
Xoxo
Dore
I also wanted to thank you for your kind comments and wonderful friendship. You are a treasure. Have a blessed week!
I would have grabbed it in a heart beat!! Great price for that item!!
Thanks so much for ALL your visits and for ALL your sweet and thoughtful comments!! They truly make my day!!
I have been so busy lately and I just made 10 wreaths for a Craft Fair where I will be a vendor at next weekend!!
Am I crazy or not?????
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks for stopping by! As usual, I am late in replying. It has been a little crazy around here. Yes, the crock was a good find and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time! Have a really good week, Nicole!
I am so happy to hear from you and I am glad you like my crock. I am sure your crock is wonderful with its worn and well loved and used patina. I adore the worn look on things. Yours is probably twice the size of mine and even much heavier. As I understand it, the number is what denotes the amount it holds. You probably already know that your crock will hold up to 2 gallons. The mark of the crown is so appealing to me too. I have seen some large ones, with lots of use and age like yours, on places like Amazon and Ebay for much more than $25.00, so you probably got a really good deal on yours, as well!
I appreciate the well wishes. My hands are feeling some better, so I hope the supplements are working to rebuild the cartilage. It can be frustrating but things can always be worse, so I still feel grateful and blessed.
Your blog and the comments you leave for me on mine always inspire! I hope you will keep the beautiful projects and blog posts coming, dear friend!
Have a gloriously blessed week!
Be blessed beautiful friend!
Have a wonderful week!
Julie
Julie's Lifestyle
Thanks so much for always taking the time to stop by and leave such kind comments!! They truly brighten my days...... I just finished decorating the front porch and will be posting about it soon. I love Fall and missed decorating for it last year because of our Remodel.....
Hope you are well!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hugs,
Patti
I would certainly have purchase that too! I have a crock by my stove with my utensils....but I like this one so much better!