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Greetings. I hope you can help me identify a Red Wing crock from my grandfather’s drug store. It is a 15 gallon crock, a cover with a wooden handle, a spigot at the bottom and what appears to be an intake near the top. Inside, there is a float device. It has a gray glaze, marked "15" in blue, a 3 1/2" red wing, and an oval imprint with Red Wing, Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing, Minn Thank you for your help in identifying this piece of my family’s history. Kim Ferrell
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10 gallon Red Wing Crock
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I recently aquired a Redwing Crock from my Grandparents estate. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about it, like its purpose, approxamate age, and value if any. It is large about two to two and a half feet tall has no handles but has a lid with a simple scalloped design. The markings are on the side of the crock in a vertical row; the number 10 a redwing logo and then a stamp that says redwing stoneware redwing minnesota. There is a small imprinted number 5 on the rim of the crock. Those are all the markings I noticed. I will try to attatch some pictures as well. Thanks very much Krista Gately La Grande, OR
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Red Wing Rose history and markings
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I was going through the attic recently & came across a box of Red Wing Rose dinnerware that had been my mothers. I remember her saying that it was "collectible"; so, I brought it downstairs & was washing it. In so doing I noticed that there were different markings on the backs of the different pieces. Some had a red wing with a number (these seemed to be older as the wing was pale pinkish), some said Red Wing Dinnerware/Ovenproof in black printing, and some only said Red Wing etched into the pottery (no color). I was curious to know what the difference in the various pieces was. It would seem that it was actually a collection and not just a purchased set of dinnerware. There are serving pieces along with the "place setting" pieces. I would really appreciate any information that you might be able to pass along. I am fascinated with this discovery! Thank you June
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This past week-end I inventoried the Red Wing Rose dinnerware. I hope it will make sense, as I am reporting to you what I am seeing with untrained eyes!
The list is as follows:
Dinner Plates (10 3/4) 6 Plates":
Pale Pink Logo, U.S.A
# 131 (1 plate)
# 331 (3 plate)
# 135 (1 plate – broken in half – 1/2 in 6 pieces)
Black Writing:
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 34 part of # is indiscernable (1 plate)
Cups & Saucers (2 3/4") 8 Cups & Saucers
Pale Pink Logo with U.S. A.
# 328 (6 cups & 6 saucers)
Black Writing
Red Wing
Hand Painted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 429 (2 cups & 2 saucers)
Salad Plates (8 3/8") 6 plates
Pale Pink Logo with U.S.A.
# 331 (2 plates) chipped on edge
# Couldn’t read (1 plate) chipped on edge
Black Writing
Red Wing
Hand Painted
Ovenproof
U.S. A.
# 138 (1 plate)
# 439 (3 plates)
Bread/Butter Plates (6 7/8") 6 Plates
Black Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S. A.
# 138 (1 plate)
# 128 (2 plates)
# 439 (3 plates)
Fruit/Dessert Bowl (5 1/4") 2 Bowls
Black Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 210 (1 bowl)
# 228 (1 bowl)
Coupe Cereal Bowl (6 3/4") 1 Bowl
Dark Greenish Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 148 (1 bowl) alarge stain on outside & a small chip on edge
Oval Serving Platter (15 1/4") 1 Platter
Dark Greenish Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 348 (1 platter)
Oval Serving Platter (13 1/4") 1 Platter
Black Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 238 (1 platter) is large crack in center
2-Part Relish (13 1/8") 1 Piece
Indented writing (no color)
Red Wing
U.S.A.
Oval Serving Bowl (8 3/4") 2 Bowls
Dark Greenish Writing
Red Wing
Handpainted
Ovenproof
U.S.A.
# 348 (1 bowl)
# 238 (1 bowl)
Oval Divided Serving Bowl (10′) 1 Bowl
Pale Pink Logo with U.S.A.
# 328 (1 bowl)
Oval Covered Casserole with Curved Handles (8 3/4") 2 Pieces
Indented Writing – No Color
Red Wing U.S.A.
32 Oz. Pitcher (6 1/2") 1 Pitcher
Indented Writing
Red Wing U.S.A.
Sugar Bowl w’Lid (Lid is cracked in half) 2 pieces
No writing on bottom
Creamer 1 Piece
Indented writing
Red Wing U.S.A.
Salt Shaker (1 Piece)
A little piece of the top is broken off & missing
Lid for Butter Dish (1 Piece) No bottom
No Writing
This is the complete inventory. I hope it makes some sense. Sorry I could not be more specific with terms relating to the dinnerware.
You are most kind to say that you would look this over and try to discern exactly what I have. Thank you so much!
Best regards,
June Paterson
Red Wing Brown Leaf foot warmer
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We have a Red Wing brown leaf foot warmer (dark brown in color) and are attempting to find the value of it. We were told that hot water was put in it to keep your feet warm at night. We would appreciate it if you can tell us the value. THANK YOU! Gail
6 gallon red wing crock
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I have a #6 red wing crock. It has a crack from about the middle up through the lip. A heavy gauge wire was put around lip. It is very solid. What kind of a value would this have?
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10 gallon Red Wing Crock
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I have a big crock that says Red Wing Union Stoneware. It has big number 10 on it. It is in pretty good condition. Roughly, what is it worth? Thank You, Mary Wadley
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Albany Slip syrup jug
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This dark brown jug is 9 1/2" tall, the bottom measures 7 1/4". The glazing is irregular under the handle so it lookes chipped but it is not. There is a tiny chip on the back side of the handle that can be seen in the photo. It has a spout. The bottom has glazing stripes and looks like the maker wiped it off after they finished painting it. I was wondering what you could tell me about my jug?
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Red Wing Provincial Ware 22
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A piece of Red wing came into my possession last week via an old friend. It looks like a small baking dish, 5" diameter and approx 2-3/4" high with a handle and pouring spout. It is brown glaze inside as is the lid and the outside of the pot is yellowish. It says on the side Red wing, provincial Ware 22. that same number is on the inside of the lid. There are no cracks or chips. The handle and outside rim are discolored probably from use. what can you tell me about it and how can I clean it? Thanks so very much. Mary in Maryland
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40,50, 60 Gallon Red wing Crock and lid fitting
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I have a 40,50,60 Redwing crocs. Do the lids all have numbers on the lids that match the size of the crock? I have a lid with a 30 on it but way to big for the 30 crock. It fits the 60 perfect? also the 50 is clearly marked and fits fine. the 40 fits fine, but does not have the 40 on the Lid. I also bought a #30 that has 2 identical 30s and wings and stamps only 4inches apart. A mistake but I have never seen one with 2 and that close. Most are on opposite sides, not close together. Thanks for your help.
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10 gallon red wing crock
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What is the value of this item. I just retrived it from my mother’s "root celler". It was used by my grandfather to brew wine during the depression. It is in encellent shape except for a surface crack on the bottom which does not go through the jar. It does hold the full 10 gallons of liquid without showing signs of leaking. Thank you Dave