The Bristol & Brown Crock with Bluebird Stamp is crafted in homage to southeastern Ohio's pottery-making history. In the past, the return of the bluebirds to Ohio in spring signaled the end of winter and the beginning of the pottery-making season. The pottery that was made was called "bluebird ware." Burley Clay crafts these crocks from clay with a painted finish, and accents them with a stamped bluebird detail to honor their rich heritage. These crocks come in your choice of sizes, and are ideal for storing kitchen or gardening items. They also serve as quaint planters for a porch or garden.
The Burley Clay Products Company started producing large stoneware crocks and jugs in 1923. In 1933, the company switched focus to the production of birdbaths and garden pottery. The products are made in the U.S.A. and are manufactured using a unique blend of the finest clay from southeastern Ohio mines. This area is world-famous for its stoneware clay, and Burley Clay mixes produce the strongest, most attractive stoneware available in the world. In 2003, Burley Clay re-designed its garden products. The birdbaths and larger products are made by the rarely used method of jiggering. It takes an artisan many years to learn how to do this and the knowledge is usually passed down through families.
