This is a large stoneware lidded storage canister or storage jar. It probably dating to the early 20th century. The lettering and pattern design certainly have an Edwardian feel to them.
The lidded pot has no evident maker's mark - but it looks like similar storage pots made at Buchan in Edinburgh or Grosvenor Pottery in Edinburgh. I am suggesting that it is possibly Scottish in original - but is definitely made for a British kitchen or retail shop.
It is a very heavy and large example - perfect for storing strong flour for making breads. It is 11 inches in height and with a diameter of 7 1/3 inches. It is a weighty piece and comes in at just over 3 kg in weight.
The pottery is a utilitarian one - and it would have sat on a bench, table or dresser in an Edwardian kitchen. The stoneware has a fine salt glaze finish. It has a fitted lid with knop handle. The lid is without damage - no chips, cracked or issues. as photographed.
The jar has a pair of small lug handles at each side - to allow you to more easily pick up the pot. The pot is a utility piece for use in the kitchen and was never made to be an "art piece". There are a few condition issues with the canister - which I will describe (and have photographed) for you. Theses were really all done in the making of the jar. There is a fine firing crack around the top of one of the built-in handles, there is a loss on the base and a wee raised firing crack on the front. These are commensurate with age and construction. The pot is generally nice and clean, functional and would look great in an old-fashioned country kitchen or bakery. The lid is intact - these are often lost or damaged. I have taken this all into account with my pricing.
These old storage pots were not works of great refinement - and made rather roughly as befitting their function as sturdy storage containers.
There is the word flour impressed and coloured black on the front - this is surrounded by a geometric Edwardian decorative border. It certainly is a bit of a showstopper size wise.
This large crock will have to be sent to you with Parcelforce24 Recorded Delivery. This will be very carefully packed up to keep safe in transit. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.