Antique stoneware crock-may have been for oysters.Stands 7" tall. Mouth opening is 3". One small chip as shown. Does not have a lid. It is 8 sided and has a patent date and signature on bottom edge. Patent date is impressed into the piece. Can not make out date. Name of potter starts off-Jos.H. Schr-I can not make out the rest. Very heavy old piece.