tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post498288160781926293..comments2023-07-07T04:35:20.527-04:00Comments on Unstuffed: What a Crock!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14504083012497351241noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-11144680659730670042009-03-10T15:08:00.000-04:002009-03-10T15:08:00.000-04:00Hi GEM. I did some research last night on the cro...Hi GEM. I did some research last night on the crock. My crock says E.L. Farrar, Iberville, PQ. From that I was able to determine that the Farrar family generally used salt glazes and opaque slip glazes for their stoneware, and my crock was probably made in the mid to late 1800's. I also learned from a contemporary potter that, as you mention, stone crocks are fired at a high heat, whereas lead glazed items are low fired. <BR/>I think there's a pretty good chance that I can go ahead and use my crock for sauerkraut! (But will do a lead test just to make sure.)<BR/>And thanks so much for your helpful information GEM. Having you back up what I learned from the internet, makes me feel even better. Much appreciated!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504083012497351241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-59471742101363543922009-03-10T14:03:00.000-04:002009-03-10T14:03:00.000-04:00Your crock looks as if it might have a salt glaze,...Your crock looks as if it might have a salt glaze, which were a method of glazing crocks, back in the day. From its appearance as shown on your photo, it does appear to be a salt glaze on the outside. Crocks are made in a high fire, with a feldspar based glaze, rather than lead. The clay, highly vitrefied due to the clay body used and the high firing temperature, would have a non-lead based glaze, which are generally used in lower fired ware. Do some research on production methods to set your mind at ease. GGEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525848943689396086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-21618979823763053722009-03-09T14:01:00.000-04:002009-03-09T14:01:00.000-04:00That crock is quite the find (jealous) ... going t...That crock is quite the find (jealous) ... going to try making some kimchi too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-82926201349494706202009-03-09T13:57:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:57:00.000-04:00Oh crap! You're absolutely right EJ, there's a ve...Oh crap! You're absolutely right EJ, there's a very real possibility that my crock has a lead glaze.<BR/>I totally had that in mind as I was looking at (and avoiding) all the other dishware, but for some reason I didn't even think about it when I saw the crock. <BR/>I'm going to do some research and get a lead test to be sure, but sadly, I may not be able to use the crock for food purposes. <BR/>Thanks for reminding me of this. <BR/>I'm going to update the post as well, so others are aware.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504083012497351241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-51600056641800696002009-03-09T12:24:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:24:00.000-04:00Love the crock. Should be wonderful for sauerkraut...Love the crock. Should be wonderful for sauerkraut!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205563215761433116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-45797717156123601312009-03-09T12:04:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:04:00.000-04:00Do you have issues with using an old crock for foo...Do you have issues with using an old crock for food? I have one but have hesitated due to concern about metals in glazing.<BR/>EJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094253214225998105.post-49641491046048130062009-03-09T10:52:00.000-04:002009-03-09T10:52:00.000-04:00Those bowls are so cute! What a find. Cheers, Tric...Those bowls are so cute! What a find. <BR/>Cheers, <BR/>TriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com