Vintage Brown Glazed Earthenware Casserole Pot – Lidded Bean / Soup Crock with Handles, 1970s Stonew

Glossy chocolate glaze cloaks this compact earthenware casserole, finished with a warm terracotta interior that seasons beautifully with every slow cook. Twin loop handles make it easy to shuttle from hob to table, while the domed lid traps steam for tender beans, stews or mulled wine. At 25 cm wide and 15 cm tall, it’s the perfect size for a cosy supper for two or a batch of overnight oats.

Throughout the 1970s British potteries embraced stoneware for its even heat and unfussy durability—an antidote to the era’s new aluminium pans. This un-stamped piece speaks to that everyday craftsmanship: wheel-thrown body, hand-dipped glaze, kiln-kissed foot. Use it oven-to-table for rustic charm, corral onions on the countertop, or style it empty—its deep glaze reads almost black in low light, adding a subtle sculptural note to open shelving.

Condition

Excellent – glaze deep and even; rim, lid and handles chip-free; minimal shelf rub underfoot

Dimensions

H 15 cm (to lid knob) × W 25 cm (handle to handle)