From: David lenling redwinger65@hotmail.com
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Date: 3/29/00
Time: 9:39:17 PM
What you have is called an "oval over" crock, they are considered unusual. As for why these were made, I do not think that it is known, maybe manegerial decree or a decrorators "monday morning special". As for a value they sell for around 100-125.00, if in mint condition.