what is stoneware
Stoneware is a vitreous or semi-vitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or non-refractory fire clay. Crouch Ware-A light-coloured Staffordshire salt-glazed stoneware from the early 18th century. 2  It is credited as being one of the earliest examples of stoneware made in England. 3  It was made from a clay from Crich, Derbyshire, the word crouch being a corruption.