Vintage Bean Pot - 2 quart - Monmouth, Illinois Pottery - Crock without Lid

This preowned bean pot is in excellent condition with no noticeable chips or cracks. I filled the inside with water and put in 2 1/2 quarts to get it to the top, so 2 quarts of your homemade stew, beans or pasta would have room to bubble up. Or fill it up with cookies or treats for you or your furry friend. The picture of the bottom that is tan is the correct one. I darkened the picture to be able for you to see the maple leaf symbol, characteristic of Monmouth Pottery from the 50s and 60s. A wonderful gift for a home warming party, a hostess gift, or for you! Height: 5.75" Outer Rim width: 6" Inner Rim width: 4.75" Base Width: 5.75" Widest point including handles: 9" A history lesson--The Monmouth Pottery Company began in 1894 and was located in Monmouth, Illinois. They produced useful items like butter churns, crocks and jars. Their pieces were marked with a maple leaf & business name. In 1906, Monmouth was one of seven Midwestern companies that merged to create Western Stoneware. The other companies were Weir, Macomb Stoneware, Macomb Pottery, D. Culbertson, Clinton and Fort Dodge. Although many of the new businesses wares were not marked, the ones that were always were done with the maple leave.