VERY RARE Vintage Pfaltzgraff order Folk Art Stoneware Open Crock. Hand Painted Floral Pattern. 8” x 4.25”. Excellent Condition!

This listing is for a vintage Pfaltzgraff “FOLK ART” Stoneware Open Crock. Its 2-quart size makes it perfect as a serving dish, open casserole, or fruit, candy or mixed nut bowl. However, if you take into consideration the fact that it is an “open” crock, you COULD use it in the manner it was intended to be used! (See the next paragraph!)

Despite being beautiful, this Pfaltzgraff order Folk Art Open Crock serves a specific culinary purpose. Like the larger ones you stumble upon in antique shops or spot in grandma's house, this smaller version could be used to ferment produce, like cucumbers (i.e., pickles), green beans (i.e., dilly beans), and even tomatoes (i.e., fermented ketchup). The great thing about fermenting versus canning produce is that you can prepare single-jar batches. Thus, this “small” open 2-quart crock is the ideal size. Plus, its open design makes it super easy to use and clean.

So, you ask, how did I use my 2-Quart open crock? Answer: I didn't. At least not this one. This piece is one that I show off in my Pfaltzgraff Folk Art collection. (I use other crocks for fermenting/pickling.) However, I thought that since we are down-sizing, placing this open crock on Etsy would give someone else the chance to use it for the first time!

The crock features the well-known, cobalt blue hand painted “floral” design and is about 11”in diameter and 4” tall. The crock weighs just shy of 2 ½ pounds (plus the weight of packing material). Stamped on the bottom is the “Three Castle” keystone, as well as the following: Pfaltzgraff, Copyright and USA. The words “The Pfaltzgraff Co. York PA” are imprinted on the side above the floral pattern.

The photo with a variety of Pfaltzgraff pieces shows some of our Folk Art collection that I am attempting to get on Etsy over the next few days. In addition to the items shown, I am also working on listings for Folk Art mugs, goblets, and cups & saucers.

Tidbit: Pfaltzgraff's stoneware is designed for everyday use, with a glaze that is non-stick, nonporous and non-reactive glaze making it ideal for quick clean-up. It is both oven and microwave safe.

Folk Art was first produced in 1977 but was then retired in 1997. The pattern was brought back as part of the Pfaltzgraff-by-Request Program since around 2004. Pfaltzgraff moved its factory operations offshore in 2005.