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Patented question and Value – emailed of second photo

Question:
My neighbor was moving and gave me this crock 10 years ago. On the crock, it says "Red Wing Union Stone Ware Company Red Wing Minn." and "Patented Dec. 21st, 1915". It has handles attached. My question is about the patent. Does patented mean that the crock was made that year and day or just that the style was patented that year? I would also be interested in what this particular crock is worth and how rare it is. Thank you! I love your website! P.S. I can’t tell if the website allows me to add multiple pictures. I have a picture of the front and a close up of the handles if you would like them. Please let me know. Jan

emailed for front photo

question from: thetravelers@hotmail.com

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10-gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

Question:
Al – I saw a recent posting where you said a 10-gallon Red Wing Water Cooler (if perfect) might be in the $500-$700 range. Today I saw one at an antique shop as follows. No cracks, chips or hairlines. Bright blue, bold lettering. However, the one flaw was that about half of one of the stoneware handle mounts (the back half) is broken off. Assuming the rest of the cooler is as I’ve described, how badly will that kill the market value? Since the back-half is the missing part of the handle, the cooler presents very well from the front. Thanks. Chris
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Brushed sand jar yellow inside

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I have had a green and "brushed" sand jar, but just found a jar that is yellow inside and out. The images are very crisp and defined — do you have any info thanks Art

Answer: Red Wing did make a Tan brushed ware glaze, and the interior is a glossy version of the same glaze. It would date to around 1930. Is it the doe/buck sand jar? there are a couple other shapes as well, but it’s the most common. Apic would be great. Most of these sandjars sell for 3-500. thanks, steve n rose

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Friar Tuck cookie jar in blue

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Growing up in the 50′s my Nannie had a Frier Tuck cookie jar in blue. I always loved the jar. Upon her death years later i ebecame the new owner. One day a friend noticed it up on my plant t in my kitchen and said she recently saw it online. Is this a special addition or a valuable piece? Its valuable to me is it reminds me of the smell of warm cookies baking in my Nanny’s kitchen! ;) Cindy
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question from: gmwantland@ sprintmail.com

Question:
Growing up in the 50′s my Nannie had a Frier Tuck cookie jar in blue. I always loved the jar. Upon her death years later i ebecame the new owner. One day a friend noticed it up on my plant t in my kitchen and said she recently saw it online. Is this a special addition or a valuable piece? Its valuable to me is it reminds me of the smell of warm cookies baking in my Nanny’s kitchen! ;)
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Red Wing Sewer Pipe stamped John H Rich Sewer Pipe Works

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I found this sewer pipe at an abandoned farm site while working. Saw that it was from Red Wing. Wondering what it might be worth. It is approximately 150lbs, 18" diameter, and has a few medium to large chips in it. There is a stamp on it and it reads, JOHN H. RICH SEWER PIPE WORKS. RED WING, MINN. Any information would be great. Thanks Jim
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Albany Slip Shoulder Bowl

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I was wondering if this bowl is worth anything? I noticed a turn mark in the center of the bowl that I was wondering why? It looks like on the bottom it has the RW mark. Mel
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