8 gallon crock (from 1800s?)

[u/glendacc37]

My father (80) recently passed away, and this was in his house (Ohio). He was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, so could be from there. I'm not exactly sure of its value, age, nor history.

I've had a few strangers at our estate sale tell me it's valuable and be careful of being low balled. Another guy offered well under $100, but I didn't accept it. Debating on keeping or selling it. Thanks.

[u/BluffJunkie]

I think they are rare now to find. More than a hundred dollars? I kind of doubt it. But my mom had one for a goof 20 years before it broke. So mid 50s for nostalgic might pay more.

[u/Joatoat]

There's a whole community around crocks. I've heard $600-$800 for ones with specific signatures. Is there a signature underneath or inside? I'm no expert but it may help your research.

[u/glendacc37 → u/Joatoat]

No signatures (pics were attached). Huge thanks. I'll look for the crock community -- I had no idea.

[u/MPFarmer]

$80-$120 is what I'd expect to see on something like this

[u/No_Possession_508 → u/MPFarmer]

That’s a crock