I don't know if the cracks occurred when this crock was made or if they occurred after. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS OF THE HOLE THAT WAS DRILLED IN THE BOTTOM.
This is how I acquired it. Also, the inside of the crock is pitted. Jones Pittston PA 1-1/2 Gallon Stoneware Salt Glaze Crock AS IS Hole" is in sale since Tuesday, January 15, 2019.This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Crocks". The seller is "myboymaroo" and is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.