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Hi, I became interested in red wing a couple of months ago and since then have been reading a lot of info and keeping my eyes open for good deals. I picked this piece up because I liked the birch leaves. After doing some research I found that the "ski" oval was put into use about 1909 and that the "red wing" logo also began to be used about the same time. Since this crock has the birch leaves and the ski oval, would it be safe to say that this piece was made in or around 1909? Would this make it a transitional piece? What might the value be of this crock? Thank you, Warren
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Sorry, don’t have a photo. This is a cookie jar -lt yellow in color, stamped in blue on bottom "RED WING SAFFERON WARE", across bottom is 5/34", top to bottom is approx 8 1/2", has pottery handles, has circular ridges(5 on top of jar,5 on bottom of jar, have matching lid, this is in excellent condition with no cracks and finish in unblemished in any way. Can you give me a history and value. Thank you. Kathy
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Hi- My mom recently passed away and left a nice collection of stoneware. She has two dark blue sponge ware design type covered jars, each with a wire handle. They are approx. 6-7" tall (I did not measure them while I was there, sorry) and there is no Red Wing marking. I was told that these are indeed Red Wing refrigerator jars, these pieces were not marked during production and they are rare. Any thoughts? Thanks Pat
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What is the value? 5 gallon stoneware jug, all all cream color. About 17 1/2" tall and 11 3/8" diameter. Blue numeral 5 above small red wing. Below that in blue is a horizontal oval, top line says RED WING, next line UNION, next line STONEWARE CO., below that a horizontal line, then RED WING, MINN. Several glaze holidays showing unglazed color underneath. One shallow crack about 5" long, maybe only in glaze. Not sure if I can send more than one picture — tried to send 3. Thank you. E. Mideke
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I just purchased a small jug with advertising from kummerow and menge from fond du lac wisconsin. I am not sure who the maker is and was wondering if you could help me out it is about 5 3/4 inches tall and 3 1/2 wide I took apicture next to anotehr rw mini jug to see the size. Also was wondering a value. thank you Paul
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I am dissolving my Mom’s estate after she passed away and from the little research I have done, I have (2) fairly rare, really good condtion crocks I would like any information on and approximate values on. I am going to submit 2 inquiries, this being the first. –The first crock may possibly be a "Double Birch" 5 Gallon Crock, its marked in blue with the "Union Oval" The top line reads "Union" the middle, "STONEWARE CO." and the third line "RED WING MINN". There is a hairline fracture in it, and the rim has no chips, but a couple dark "dropping" of darker hardened clay. We found this buried the crawlspace under our VERY old home. Any information, as soon as possisble include approx value would be great. Thank you I will submit the other crock I have next. -Matthew
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Hi, I recently acquired a Minnesota Stoneware Co. 3 gallon salt glaze crock lid. It is in excellent condition (no chips, cracks, repairs), however, it is somewhat dirty around the unglazed ring and the outer lip. No rust or mineral stains, just lightly dirty. What can I safely use to clean this? I know that bleach is bad for stoneware. How about soap? Bob
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