3 gallon zinc is marked only on the neck

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Question:

Al, I keep finding these Red Wing stoneware pieces not in the books. The 3 gallon zinc is marked only on the neck in grey. There is a partial Red Wing mark stamped into the bottom… It looks like a “R.W.8” as shown in the DePasquale, Et Al white book. The crock is in good shape with a small chip on the shoulder. History/value?
Thanks.

Chuck

Answer:

Chuck, this is an early Red Wing shoulder jug which was produced just after 1917.  The value is quite low due to no advertising or decorations.  Value $35 to $45.  Al Kohlman