Lot 23

Garden City Pottery Co. San Jose California No. 3 Stoneware Crock with Original Lid

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Garden City Pottery Co. San Jose California No. 3 Stoneware Crock with Original Lid
Garden City Pottery Co. San Jose California No. 3 Stoneware Crock with Original Lid
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Garden City Pottery Co. San Jose California No. 3 Stoneware Crock with Original Lid

Current Bid: $45

(8 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An authentic Garden City Pottery Co. stoneware storage crock, produced in San Jose, California, and retaining its original matching lid. Marked with the maker's distinctive circular stamp reading "Garden City Pottery Co., San Jose, Calif." surrounding the numeral "3," indicating its three-gallon capacity. Crafted in durable buff-colored glazed stoneware with a rolled rim and domed fitted lid, this utilitarian vessel exemplifies the quality and restrained aesthetic of early California pottery. Garden City Pottery was an important regional manufacturer known for producing household crocks, churns, and storage vessels that served California homes throughout the early to mid-20th century. The crock displays an attractive, naturally aged surface with warm patina developed through decades of use. The original lid remains well-fitted and complements the simple, functional form. Equally suitable as a collectible example of California stoneware, farmhouse décor, or as a practical storage vessel, this piece embodies the enduring appeal of American utilitarian ceramics. A desirable surviving example of Garden City Pottery's regional craftsmanship, complete with its original lid.

  • Literature: Garden City Pottery Co. of San Jose, California, is recognized for its production of durable utilitarian stoneware, including crocks, churns, and kitchen storage vessels. Surviving examples are increasingly collected as representative works of early California ceramics and regional American stoneware.
  • Circa: Early to mid-20th century, circa 1920s–1940s.
  • Condition: Overall good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The crock is free of obvious cracks or major repairs visible in the photographs. General surface wear, scattered scuffs, staining, kiln speckling, and accumulated patina are present throughout. The lid exhibits notable glaze wear, discoloration, and surface loss concentrated around the knop from prolonged use. Interior displays expected age-related wear and mineral staining. Examination under blacklight is recommended for a complete condition assessment.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 + $50