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Question:
How do I go about determining the date of mfg. of a crock that has been in the family for several decades? The crock has a patent date, but I dont find anything that would indicate how old it really is. Thanks! Gary R.
How do I go about determining the date of mfg. of a crock that has been in the family for several decades? The crock has a patent date, but I dont find anything that would indicate how old it really is. Thanks! Gary R.
Answer:
Gary, the best book out there to help in dating your crock is called Red Wing Potters & their Wares. This book gives a nice history for the potters in Red Wing. It can be ordered from Locust Enterprises, W174 N9422 Devonwood Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 or call 414-251-1415.
We know that your crock has handles, so it was manufactured after 1915. The next area to help you date your piece would be the size of the Red Wing and the oval below the wing. Knowing this would help better determine the time frame it was fabricated. Al Kohlman