This is a hard to find original early 20th century antique metal stand for a stoneware water cooler (possibly from a school house). Most of the white paint has worn away exposing bare metal that has acquired a coating of surface rust that will rub off if touched.
The stand is still solid and sturdy overall with no cracks, repairs, or rust holes anywhere. All three white glass ball feet are intact on the bottom. Total height of the stand is 28", it measures 18" across the feet, and the diameter inside the top ring is about 13. It's about the right size for a 5 gallon water cooler, but because the leg screws stick inward a bit and the hole might be slightly too large depending on the crock, a wooden insert might need to be added to protect the crock from damage. The item "Rare Antique Metal Stoneware Water Cooler Crock Plant Stand with Glass Ball Feet" is in sale since Tuesday, June 27, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Crocks". The seller is "robshopping4music" and is located in Hortonville, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.