E. W. Farmington Antique Stoneware Crock late 19th century

  

This is an antique stoneware crock made by E. Farrington in Elmira, New York.

Stoneware crocks were used for storing food like butter, pickles, and salted meats before the invention of refrigeration. The crock likely dates back to the late 19th century. Stoneware is a type of ceramic that is nonporous, making it watertight even without glaze.