Vintage Advertising Ceramic Crock Jar - H. Dickson, Hats, Caps & Furs

This distinguished stoneware crock captures the essence of 19th-century commerce with a striking black transferware design. The front features a highly detailed advertisement for "H. Dickson, Hats, Caps & Furs," located at No. 60 State Street in Albany. The graphic illustrates a classic haberdashery scene, depicting a hatter meticulously fitting a gentleman with a tall hat, evoking a sense of old-world craftsmanship and Victorian style. The warm, honey-toned glaze provides a beautiful contrast to the crisp black typography and illustration, making it a standout graphic piece for any collection.

Crafted with a sturdy, cylindrical silhouette, this jar is as functional as it is decorative. While the advertisement points to a historic New York address, the base is marked "Made in England" alongside an impressed maker's mark and a numerical stamp, indicating its origin as a high-quality piece of English ceramic-ware. The interior and exterior surfaces boast a smooth, glossy finish that highlights the natural variations in the stoneware.

This versatile crock is an ideal addition to a curated bookshelf, a primitive kitchen display, or a gentleman’s dressing room. It serves beautifully as a unique vessel for pheasant feathers or dried botanicals, a sophisticated holder for desk accessories, or simply as a conversation-starting accent piece that bridges the gap between industrial utility and vintage charm.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with minor crazing.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
5.5 inches in height
4.4 inches in diameter

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