Key Details:
Item: Stoneware Storage Crock with Screw-Top Lid
Maker: Mysore Stonewares
Origin: Bangalore, India
Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
Material: Glazed Stoneware
Colour: Natural buff / olive glaze
Dimensions: Approx. 25cm tall x 13cm diameter
Features: Embossed “Mysore Stoneware Bangalore” stamp, original screw-top lid
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Mini Story:
A genuine mid-century piece of utilitarian stoneware, this Mysore Stonewares crock has travelled from Bangalore to suburban Melbourne. Reportedly gifted to a Heidelberg petrol station operator in the 1950s, it carries both industrial charm and a touch of local history. With its timeworn surface and honest repairs, it now makes a striking rustic display piece.
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Condition:
This is a vintage, pre-loved item.
* Screw-top lid is cracked and has been previously repaired
* Lid shows chips and wear to the rim
* Base has a handwritten name/inscription
* Base rim shows chips and age-related wear
* General surface marks, glaze variation and kiln spotting throughout
* Structurally solid overall and displays well with strong rustic character
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