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I have 3 crocks 10, 15, and 20. All are in good condition with no chips. All three have the redwing seal, wing décor and the number. The 20 no longer has the handles and the other two never had handles. The 20 also has “Patent Applied For” stamped above where the handle should be hung from. I was wondering the approximate year and value of the crocks. The redwing seal on all three are identical. They were found in a shed on the 100 year old family farm in central Wisconsin and we are unsure when or where they were purchased. Thank you for your time. Chris
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6 gallon crock
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i have a 6 gallon stoneware crock. it has no handles or top. just a flat unfinished edge at the top. it is in excellent condition, no cracks, stains, scratches etc. can you tell me what the value might be. Diane
2 gallon birch leaf crock, no oval
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Hi. I recently bought this crock off of Craigslist. I’ve seen other appraisals for similar crocks, but never without the oval marking below the leaves. Could you tell me approximate time period, rarity, and possible value? There is a shallow chip on the bottom surface which shows about 1/4" deep when sitting. Thanks!
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Blue Thing
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We have [had] an 8" diameter 6-1/2" high clay pot, almost spherical with a 2-1/2" to 3" mouth, that looks almost Santa Clara Pueblo in its burnished uniform black finish (no glaze). It has circular spoked-spiral carvings over the entire surface; different from Santa Clara in that the carvings completely perforate the pot. The only info from the seller is that it "came from ‘out west’". We’d like to identify and replace if possible (cat broke it). Please see pictures.
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interesting form, to be sure, but we have no knowledge on this one. sorry we can’t be of assistance. thanks, steve n rose
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Blue Band Jug with Los Angeles Wine Co advertising
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I’m sure this 1/2 gal. jug is Red Wing due to the distinctive design, the blue bands, and the exact match between the advertising on my jug and that on the one on page 38 of Depasquale, Peck, and Peterson’s 1985 book RED WING COLLECTIBLES. The bottom isn’t marked, though. Jug dimensions are 8 1/4" tall x 5 7/8" bottom diameter. My questions are: –are other 1/2 gal. examples like this known? –is the lack of bottom marking a significant issue for rarity or value? –given the condition (one shallow flake off the right-angle shoulder, 4 "nibbles" off the heel, and a half-dozen minor in-making flaws visible on the body–in short, nothing that significantly detracts from displayability), what would you say this piece is worth, approximately? Many thanks in advance for your help with this, your "Ask the Experts" service is a real kindness to us "Jacks of all trades"! Thanks Richard
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Belle Kogan 100 line
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Hello! I’m in charge of centerpieces for a Walleye Dinner for Minnesotans in Wash.DC. I’ve collected 20 Red Wing Art Pottery Vases and Planters for table decorations and want to educate our diners about Minnesota art. My research says I have several of the "Belle Kogan 100," but I can’t find a comprehensive list of what those 100 are. Is there a list of what comprises the Belle Kogan 100? Is there a catalog of all the numbers aligned to year of production, designer, etc.? Thank you! Kierstin
Answer: Hi Kierstin
Kogan’s 100 line date to 1938, with shape #’s 744 thru 870. Some newer shapes have used some of these numbers over, so glaze colors would be the big clue. A lot of them would be using the matte glaze Rum Rill colors, with a few new ones, copper was a popular one. hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose
Matching Pair of brown urns
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Hello. I recently purchased these two pieces from a thrift store and paid $1.98 per piece. They are 8" tall. One has a green/blue ‘splatter’ underneath the glaze and they both have ‘turkey droppings’. Would these be considered olive jars? Any chance they are Red Wing? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time! Reid
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I have some nice Red Wing Crocks for sale. Do you know anyone in the Phoenix Arizona area that might be interested? All good condition.
1-10 gal, 1-15 gal, 1-1 gal and a 4-gal Bee Sting.
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