Antique American Blue Spongeware Bean Crock with Lid

This really is a Great Looking Antique American Blue Spongeware Stoneware Bean Pot - Crock. Circa Early 20th Century. These Types of Cooking Pots were made for Preparing Baked Beans in the Traditional Way. It is Rendered in the Classic American Bean Pot Form - Shape with a 2 Color Blue and White Glossy Spattering bi Slip Outer Glaze. Note! That These Pots were Made for Utilitarian Purposes. They were Used to Prepare and Bake The Beans in Very Hot Ovens for Hours at a Time. It is in Very Good Cosmetic - Strong - Sound and Perfectly Usable Condition. No Cracks - No Repairs - Displays Very Nicely. Looks Like it has Seen Very Little Use Over the Years. It has a Few Glaze Imperfections All of Which Would have Occurred in the Making - Kiln Firing Process.