BECKER COUNTY SAND & GRAVEL CO. Red Wing Ashtray

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Question:
This 4 1/2" diameter, 1 1/8" high ashtray was made using light colored clay, similar to the color used by Red Wing. Inpressed around the rim is BECKER COUNTY SAND & GRAVEL CO. There is (was?) a company by that name in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. It’s a rather poorly made piece – lettering is partially glazed over and the backside has LOTS of glaze pops. Is it Red Wing or something else? Age? Bill

Answer: hi bill

i don’t recognize this as redwing item, i’m not sure who made this one. wish i could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose