Bendigo Pottery Lidded Stoneware Crock – Australian Handmade – Rustic Studio Pot

Key Details

Item / Title:
Lidded Stoneware Crock / Storage Jar

Maker / Brand:
Bendigo Pottery

Origin:
Australia (Epsom, Victoria)

Year / Era:
Late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s)

Edition / Pattern / Model:
Classic Bendigo Pottery production form with applied banded detailing

Materials:
High-fired Australian stoneware

Dimensions:

• Approx. 15 cm high (with lid)
• Approx. 13–14 cm diameter (widest point)

Format / Type:
Lidded crock / storage jar / kitchenware

Markings / Stamps:

• Impressed oval stamp: “Bendigo Pottery I.P. Epsom”
• Base stamp: “Australian Hand Made Stoneware”

About:

This beautifully proportioned lidded crock is a classic example of Bendigo Pottery’s Australian stoneware tradition, produced at their historic Epsom works in Victoria. 

Finished in warm, earthy iron-rich tones with a darker ash-brown rim and lid, the piece showcases the honest, functional aesthetic Bendigo Pottery is known for. 

Grounded in traditional Australian craft, this piece reflects rural utility, handmade authenticity, and earthy natural tones associated with classic Australian studio pottery, and the applied decorative banding supports this by adding subtle texture while retaining a timeless, utilitarian form. 

This piece works perfect as a kitchen storage jar, pantry piece, or rustic display object, and it beautifully embodies the enduring appeal of Australian handmade ceramics.

Condition

Condition: Very Good vintage condition.

• No cracks or repairs observed
• Light surface wear, kiln marks, and glaze variations consistent with age and handmade production
• Lid fits well and displays beautifully
• Some minor base wear from use and firing

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Important Information

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• Vintage ceramics may not meet modern food safety standards
• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings
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