Description: Founded during the Civil War and once the largest wholesale grocery company in the United States, Sprague, Warner & Company was located in Chicago, Illinois and produced food products for the Richelieu, Ferndell, and Batavia Brands. This listing is for a Richelieu Brand food storage stoneware crock manufactured by Sprague, Warner & Co. It is complete with its ceramic lid, bail closure, and paper labels. The paper labels on the front indicates this crock once held TEN POUNDS of strawberries! The embossed lid states that this container is called "The Weir No. 2," which was patented March 1, 1892. This particular one was either manufactured or sealed on April 16, 1901. Measures 6 1/2" in diameter (across the bottom) and stands about 11" tall (up to the top of the bail). The bail works, and the lid does open, though the gasket (yes, it's still present) makes it a bit stubborn to get off. This piece is very clean and does not smell of strawberries (or anything else). This piece is in incredible condition for its age! No chips, cracks, or unusual wear EXCEPT for a shallow fleck off of the finish at the rim. (See first photo). Paper labels on the front are almost entirely intact, though they have darkened over the decades. If you are a collector of Sprague, Warner & Co. food crocks, this will be the gem of your collection. Will be packed with care and shipped with GOBS of packing material! Because shipping will likely require a heavy and/or oversized box, I have given you multiple shipping options so you can select the one that is cheapest or fastest for you, depending on your priorities. I am listing many other items on eBay, including other vintage and antique kitchenware and crocks. So please check my other listings, as I will be happy to combine shipping. I do not accept returns. Please examine the description and photos carefully, and ask questions if you are unsure. ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES!
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: DeLand, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-20T13:23:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Shape: Round
Lid Type: Bail
Size: Large
Set Includes: Lid
Material: Stoneware
Item Length: 6.5
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Richelieu
Type: Crock
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 11
Model: Weir No. 2
Theme: Food
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: No
Item Width: 6.5
