Geo. E. Wales, Newton Centre, Mass. - Crocks - Raspberry Paper Label

Two, Stoneware Crocks, from Geo. E. Wales of Newton Centre, Massachusetts ... (Size of Large Crock with Paper Label): 7" tall, 4 1/2" top diameter, 5" bottom diameter ... (Size of Smaller Crock): 6" tall, 3 3/4" top diameter, 4 1/2" bottom diameter ... Condition and age vary from each ... (Large/Label Crock): rare to find with a paper label, does not have bail handle or cover, average wear, faint hairline on top lip showing on both interior and exterior, otherwise in excellent condition ... (Small Crock): has both its wire and painted wood bail handle and cover, minimal wear in excellent condition ... (Please review photos) ...

REFERENCES: GEO. E WALES was a purveyor of Jams, Jellies and Preserves at No. 9 Cedar Street (corner of Mill Street) in Newton Centre, Massachusetts ... (REFERENCE: Newton Mass. Business Directory 1918)

GEO. E. WALES' Jam's, Jellies and Preserves are listing in the 1886 Catalogue of S. S. Pierce & Company of Boston, Massachusetts (REFERENCE: Harvard University Library)

HISTORY of WALES HOME-MADE JELLIES Way back in 1867, when Andrew Jackson was President, the Wales Kitchens had become famous in New England. At the exhibitions held at local fairs, Wales Home-Made Jellies were always recognized by their clearness, firmness and delicious flavor soon won a wide reputation outside of their own neighborhood. Only cane sugar and pure fruit juices were used and the same high standards of purity are maintained today as they were sixty years ago .... The fruits from which Wales Home-Made Jellies are still produced locally from the surrounding countryside, thus making possible the use of the very best of fruit in its freshest and most perfect condition. The result is a clear, firm and sparkling jelly with its rare piquant and fruity flavor which has made the Wales Kitchen famous. (REFERENCE: The Wales Company - Color Print Ad - C. 1920)

Item ID: GCR-229