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What is my small pitcher (creamer) Tampico pattern, unused excellent condition, 3"-4" tall, worth? Should I try to sell it at an antique store, flea market or where? Thank you so much for answering. Jennie Benson
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Making Kraut does it damage crocks
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Would you have an answer to this question? A number of my neighbors, including myself, have used Redwing crocks that predate WWII. Most of us ferment cabbage to produce sauerkraut. Because sauerkraut is acidic we began to wonder about its affect on the glazing and if it’s possible for the acid to leach lead out of the glazing? Did the old crocks have an internal glazing that contained lead? Is it dangerous to use these crocks to produce food that is acidic? Thank you. Respectfully, Eric Enberg Sr.
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15 gallon double birch leaf and 6 gallon birch leaf crocks
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I have a 15 gallon croc with four brich leaves. Do you know the value of it. How much does it go down in pricing with a few hairline cracks? Thanks for all your help. I also have a 6 gallon crock with two birch leaves. Do you happen to know the value of that? Heidi
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5 gallon Red Wing Crock – no handles
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My grandma has a 5 gallon crock without handles and is wondering how much it is worth. It’s in good condition (no cracks or chips). The picture shows the detailing on the front of the crock. Heidi
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5 gallon Red Wing Jugs
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I have two large stoneware jugs. They have a large number five on them and the redwing icon. They have a flat ridge about 1/2 in around the top before the handles. How much are they worth? Marty
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Little brown jug from a 1950′s Minnesota Gopher/Michigan football game
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I have a miniature "little brown jug" from a 1950′s Minnesota Gopher/Michigan football game. Another site identified it as red wing pottery, but I cannot find anything anywhere about it. It is in perfect condition. Please help me id it and determine approximate value. Thank you! Jolie
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Lute Song dinnerware service – updated 1.12.11
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I was handed down a complete red wing lute song dinnerware set when family members passed away. It appears the set was for 10 or 12 people with every thing from serving bowls to relish trays to tea cups and saucers. There are approx. 135 pieces with this set and i was looking to put a value on the set. the set is in very good condition. I think 2 pieces are chipped but everything else is excellent. any info would be helpful. thank you so much. E mailing me a response would be the best way to contact me as I just stumbled across this site searching for info. Thanks Jeff
Thanks for the input, i looked at the collection again. accessory pieces include complete relish tray, s&p shaker, covered teapot,2 covered serving bowl, 3 lg serving bowls, 4 smaller serving bowls, 3 lg serving platters, 3 sm serving platters, covered sugar bowl, creamer pitcher, butter dish, a split serving dish of some sort (has a divider in the middle) and the table setting is for 12 people including dinner plates, cups & saucers, 2 smaller sized plates, 2 different size bowls
Red Wing B- 2008, Tropicana line by Belle Kogan
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cleaning out a great uncles house and came across a vase with Red Wing USA B2008 on the bittom. It is green with flowers running up the front.i cant send a pic right now but if you respond i will forward to your e mail Tim
Answer: Hi Tim
no pic necessary, thanks. Your vase is part of the Tropicana line, designed by Belle Kogan, circa 1950. Value is around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
6 & 10 Red Wing Union Stoneware Crocks
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I have a couple of Redwind Union Stoneware crocks, one with a 6 and one with a 10. The one with the 10 was Patented on Dec. 21, 1915. What can you tell me about these crocks? Thank you, Jim La Fortune
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