Crocks have many uses from the traditional use of preserving vegetables like cucumbers for pickles and cabbage for sauerkraut to more practical everyday uses like containers for potpourri, candy, magazines, kitchen utensils, cookbooks, pen and pencils, or candles. Unlike many imports, all of our stoneware crocks are lead-free and contain no harmful chemicals. All of our products are food safe and microwave oven, conventional oven, and dishwasher safe. Color: Bristol.