I had picked it up by the handles a couple times before. I noticed the crack and it held just fine. And a surface crack on the lower back and a little scrape on the glaze. From what I've seen on other crocks, this one is very nice.
The item "Vintage Antique Red Wing Union Stoneware 10 Gallon Crock, very good condition" is in sale since Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Crocks". The seller is "bucajudy" and is located in Richfield, Wisconsin.This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.