Garden City Pottery Co. 12 Gallon Antique Stoneware Crock Collectible

🏺 RARE 12 Gallon Antique Stoneware Crock - GARDEN CITY POTTERY CO. San Jose, Cal. 🏺A magnificent, large-capacity antique crock from a highly sought-after California pottery maker! This imposing 12-gallon stoneware piece is a stunning example of turn-of-the-century American pottery, perfect for serious collectors or as a grand piece of farmhouse, rustic, or industrial decor.Key Features & Maker• Manufacturer: Garden City Pottery Co., San Jose, CAL. (Clearly stamped with the blue circular maker's mark).• Capacity: 12 Gallons (Indicated by the large '12' stencil). This is an exceptionally large and desirable size.• Design: Classic salt-glazed stoneware with two crisp, hand-painted cobalt blue stripes around the shoulder.• Era: Garden City Pottery Co. operated from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, making this piece approximately 100+ years old.Approximate Measurements(Based on your photos with the measuring tape)• Height: Approximately 18 inches (as shown in the last photo).• Top Diameter (Rim/Outside): Approximately 16 - 16.5 inches (The measuring tape reaches about 16 inches across the opening).• Top Diameter (Inner Opening): Approximately 15 inches.• Capacity: 12 Gallons.ConditionThis crock is in excellent antique condition for its age and size. It has a beautiful patina and unique character acquired over a century of use.• Exterior: Shows expected surface dirt/grime, slight discoloration, and minor superficial marks. The blue stencil and stripes are vivid.• Interior: Has staining and residue typical of an antique food storage vessel (as shown in the internal photos).• Damage/Issues: Please inspect all photos closely. There appear to be no major cracks, hairlines, or large chips that compromise the structural integrity. There may be typical firing imperfections, glaze skips, and small blemishes around the rim or base consistent with the manufacturing process of the time.Why Buy This Piece?• Rare California Maker: Garden City Pottery is highly collectible, especially pieces marked with the company name.• Statement Size: The 12-gallon

size is impressive and makes a spectacular display piece.• Versatile Decor: Use it as a rustic planter, an umbrella stand, a fireplace log holder, or simply a magnificent stand-alone piece of history.