Impressive 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Dairy Salting Crock / Planter

A substantial and highly decorative late 19th-century English country pottery terracotta dairy crock or salting pot, possessing a wonderful rustic aesthetic. This large, hand-thrown earthenware vessel is of good proportions, standing 32cm high with a robust 36cm diameter rim. Designed historically for the preservation of meats, fish, or butter, the interior features its original wiped cream slip glaze for hygiene. The exterior is beautifully characterized by a rich, dark manganese-brown salt glaze that dramatically drips down the raw, unglazed terracotta body, showcasing a classic 'wabi-sabi' country kitchen utility finish. Retaining its two substantial, molded clay lug handles, the lower half of the unglazed clay has developed a superb, genuine weathered moss patina from decades of country house estate use. This authentic weathering makes it a spectacular, high-end garden planter for ferns, topiary, or alpines, as well as a striking interior accent piece for a rustic kitchen or garden room. Condition: Good, structurally sound antique condition with no structural hairline cracks or base leaks. Features an honest, historic chip to the upper rolled rim and typical surface wear/pit marks consistent with its utilitarian age and past farmhouse life. Dimensions: Width (Max Diameter): 36 cm (14.2")Height: 32 cm (12.6")

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All our items arrive in great condition and have all been through our workshops and fully restored so they arrive in house ready condition, unless stated to the contrary; any imperfections are commensurate with the age and beauty of owning antiques.