Late 19th Century Antique English Two-Tone Stoneware Crosse & Blackwell Preserve Jar by George Skey Tamworth

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Late 19th Century Antique English Two-Tone Stoneware Crosse & Blackwell Preserve Jar by George Skey Tamworth

A beautiful piece of … Read more Late 19th Century Antique English Two-Tone Stoneware Crosse & Blackwell Preserve Jar by George Skey Tamworth

A beautiful piece of British culinary and industrial history, this antique late-Victorian two-tone salt-glazed stoneware preserve jar was manufactured by George Skey & Co. at the renowned Wilnecote Works in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England.
Dating to the late 19th century, this utilitarian crock was custom-made for the famous premier food brand Crosse & Blackwell to distribute high-end preserves, pickles, or mincemeat. The front lower edge features an exceptionally crisp, dual-stamped hallmark boasting the iconic Crosse & Blackwell "C & B" triangle logo alongside a visible partial oval stamp for the George Skey pottery.
The classic English farmhouse aesthetic is defined by its warm mustard-tan top glaze contrasting beautifully with a cream-colored body. The underside exhibits prominent concentric swirl marks from the original artisan's wire-cutting removal on the pottery wheel. Boasting a heavy, robust rolled rim designed for corking or cloth tying, this jar remains an ideal, authentic accent piece for rustic kitchen open shelving, modern farmhouse vignettes, or dedicated stoneware collections.

Dimensions:
4.5 in. W x 4.5 in. D x 7.0 in. H

Style: Rustic / Farmhouse, English Traditional, Industrial
Period: Late 19th Century (1880s–1890s)
Place of Origin: England
Materials: Salt-glazed stoneware, clay

Condition: Very Good Condition, Vintage / Antique / Used, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This piece is in exceptional antique condition for utilitarian stoneware. The top rolled rim and base are entirely free of structural chips or heavy damage. Features a faint, superficial cosmetic glaze hairline (flash crack) on the reverse side that does not penetrate the clay body or compromise structural integrity. Beautiful natural kiln iron spots and historic shelf patina on the unglazed wire-cut base. See less