Zinc glaze molded jug

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Question:
Finally, the last pot is also a jug-style design and medium in size, although a tad bigger than the previous jug pot. It is also has no markings on it and was always refered to as a Redwing Pot by my Grandmother. It’s in excellent condition throughout as well. Any information you can give me on these pots is greatly appreciated! Again, I can provide additional photos if needed; the site just simply wouldn’t allow me to do so. Thank you for your help and I look forward to hearing from you! Gayle

 

Answer: Gayle from what I can see of your molded jug it looks to be Red Wing. However, the Western Stoneware Company produced them as well. These jugs were made in the 1920′s and were known as vinegar jugs. You would take this jug to the grocery store and they would dispense vinegar in it for you. By doing this, you only needed to pay for the vinegar and not the container. Not being signed and no decoration or advertising, the value on these jugs is quite low. $10 to $15 Al Kohlman