Question:
Hello, I bought a saltglazed 10 gallon jug with what I believe a target 8 design in colbalt blue at a garage sale. The owner only said it belonged to grandmother and knew nothing else about it. It stands about 19 1/2 or 20" inches tall. No cracks or chips, maybe just some tiny flaws in the firing glaze. It is a carmel brown color. It also has a initial "H" stamped (impressed) on the backside. Could this be Redwing? I can send you a picture later if you really need it. Thanks, Pam

Answer: Pam, your jug is not Red Wing. We have seen a number of these pieces with the letter "H" stamped into them and the Red Wing Stoneware Company did not stamp a single letter into there ware. Al Kohlman