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Hi, this is the second photo of the Red Wing container i have in the garden. Could it be a water cooler? Gift from Mother in law.
Thank you.
T England
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20 Gallon self draining jar with New York Advertising
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Hey, from Atlanta. My mother in law is from Red Wing, when she moved she gave me this rather large container. The container is open on both sides and looks as if it is upside down… it stands 23" tall and is 60" round. Could it be part of a water cooler? I am sending photos. We have two in the family. Thank you (I have it in the garden, should I bring it in? T England
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Pickle Bown
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I am inquiring about an item described to me as a "pickle top" It is grey clay, fits on top of a 10 gal crock. It is "bowled or rounded in the bottom, top edge is more like a weight. At the edge there is a molded piece which holds a hinge which has hardward attached that holds a glass cover. The cover is meant to be lifted so that a pickle can be removed from the brine. There is no mark on the piece but it is the red wing grey clay color. It also has blue lettered advertising from a store with branches in Boston and Chicago. Any ideas? I have searched all the books I have so am turning to you. I donot have a picture at this time as I just saw this piece and am interested in it because have never seen on linke it. But, would like it to be red wing before considering a purchase. Thanks for any help you can offer. Bob
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10 Gallon birch leaf
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I have a crock, with the ‘Union’ Oval beneath a big 10 (for 10 gals I presume) and two leaves beneath. My father used it to make beer and root beer in the early 50s and my guess is that he bought it after the war. My question is whether it is safe to use, e.g. does it contain lead, etc. I’d like to use it but my wife is worried that back then they didn’t pay attention to such issues.
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Red Wing M1440
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My friend asked if I could use my computer to get her some information on a vase she just purchased for a few dollars at a 2nd hand store. I do not have a picture, but it very clearly reads "Red Wing USA M-1440" on the bottom. It stands about 6 1/8" tall at its highest point. The opening is scalloped/wavy and is approximately 5 1/2" long x 2" wide. The bottom 2" of the vase appear to be footed with a leaf and/or petal detail. From what I’ve read on this site today, I believe the glaze is chartreuse lined with grey and the designer is Charles Murphy. Can you tell me the year this vase was made, and the cost value today if in good condition? Any other info on this piece is welcome. Thanks ~ Josie
Answer: Hi Josie, It was designed in 1954, and you are right, designed by Murphy. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 1251
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I just received a piece of Red Wing pottery that was my husband’s Great-Grandma’s. It says Red Wing USA 1251. The piece is shaped like a leaf and has veining. It’s approx. 13" long by 6" wide, mint green glaze on top, cream colored on the bottom, and has a small chip on one edge. I am just interested about knowing more. Thank you!
Answer: This console bowl is from 1946. the glaze is Ivory, with elfin green. Value with the chip is around 15.00. thanks, steve n rose
Red WIng 1260
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a vase – green – 8 1/2" – round base goes into a squarish top with rounded sides – marked redwing / usa / 1260 on the bottom
Answer: Hi, the 1260 is from the late fourties. It has a value of 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Beater Jars
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Is all Red Wing pottery marked? I have two beater jars. One is the sponge with advertising and marked Redwing usa and the other is the grey with two blue bands and is not marked. They are the same size and appear to be of the same mold. I also have jugs of various sizes and some are not marked. Thank you. Sandy
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Collection of 5 Gallon Crocks
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I just purchased these crocks from an estate sale ($50/crock) I would like to know the name of each and if I paid the right price. Also, are they really red wing???? On the salt glaze, there is about a 8" crack on the side that you can hopefully see in the pics I sent. Thanks for your time, I appreciate it.
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Red WIng Cookie Jar
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I have the Redwing stoneware covered cookie jar. It is round with a sponge band and the word cookies on it.It says Redwing on the bottom.It’s about 8-10 inches around and about 7-8 inches high. I’m guessing on the size since it is packed away. The condition is very good with no damage or cracks. I also have a milk pitcher with the same sponge band. It is about 10 inches tall also in very good shape. Thanks, Carole
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