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I have a 30gallon redwing crock with one bright wing on it with 2 other one going around the crock. these 2 are not as bright as the first one. Have you every see one like this? This has wire handles . I would like to know something about it. Thank you John
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Red Wing 886 and B1427
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I have 2 pieces 1. blue with pink interior vase #886 has sconces on side and stands 8" high 2. double vase, brownish tone with a lime green interior "b1427" You are so kind to help, thank you! Peggy
Answer: Hi Peggy, the 886 came in 4 sizes, yours is next to the smallest. It’s from circa 1939. Value around 35.00. The B1427 is from 1953, a nice shape done by Belle Kogan, value around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
40 gallon double birch leaf
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We have recently acquired a 40 gallon Red Wing crock and we’re wondering what’s it worth? There is no lid with it. It’s in very good condition with no visible cracking and has been used every year for making sauerkraut by my inlaws. The seal at the bottom says Union Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minn. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Pretty Red Wing Ashtray
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i have a pretty redwing ashtray w/ the bust of the women on it i dont know if there were other colors but its color is a deep red and in excelent condition have not been able to find a price on this iten my understanding is there were not many made do to glaze issuse & was consenerd to wild for the times it belonged to my aunt in moline ill i inhertened it 20 years ago just cant find that answer whats she worth thanks
Answer: Hello, I’m pretty sure she came in the one glaze color. Dates to the 50′s. They are an interesting form…. value is around 300.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
5 gallon jug, 2 gallon butter churn, 12 gallon watercooler
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I have 3 Red Wing items that I am interested in knowing the value of : All 1) 12" Butter (2) churn with lid 2) 12" Water Cooler with Hinman Milker Mankato,MN advertising logo 3) 17" Jug (5) with Handle All items have some wear along the bottom edge but otherwise are not cracked. Would appreciate knowing the value and /or other information on these items. Thanks Karla M. Kritz
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6 gallon red wing, bail handles
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I have an old Red Wing Crock. It is marked with a ’6′ and states ‘Patented Dec. 21st 1915′. Both handles are still attached and has one small crack on the back side approx 6.5". Crock stands approx 14.5" tall and is approx 12" wide. I was given this by my grandmother and would like any information available on this piece. I’ve attached photo of front and back. Thank you! Michele Mannisto
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Wax Sealer, Minnesota Stamp (M5)
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What is "Albany slip"? I found a book titled "Redwing Stoneware" by Dan & Gail DePasquale & Larry Peterson. On page 113 there is a picture of my wax seal crock. It states that the only Redwing wax seal ever to be found to be marked was the 1 quart barrel, but the jar I have is clearly marked on the bottom and is a 1 gallon size. It states the value at $100 to $150.
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Red Wing 682
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Hi I just purchased this vase and I am wondering when it was made and a value? It is blue and purple in color has a red wing pottery sticker and is about 13in tall and is marked on the bottom redwing usa 682. thank you paul
Answer: Hi Paul, this was designed in 1960, a decorator line shape, but this has the steroline glaze, Hyacinth. Value around 100.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red WIng 901
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I have a 7 inch by 3 1/2 inch by 3 inch rectangular robins egg blue with speckles on it planter?? I think. It is marked onthe bottom red wing USA 901. Can you tell me anything you know about this very cute but unusual item?
Answer: It was designed in 1964. There is a blue glaze that would match your description. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose