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What was the actual use of this crock? I assume it relatively rare as I’ve only seen one other. What is its age, and what is its value? Mine is excellent condition.
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We just inherited 3 Red Wing Bean Pots with lids and all in very good condition. The smaller pot has no marking but the other 2 have a crown-like marking on the side, with the number 2 qt. on the one and 4 qt. on the other. We are interested in the probable value of these items. We are also interested in selling them. Thank you.
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We have a 5 gallon jug. It is white. The markings on the jug are as follows: There is a 5. Below the 5 there is a picture of red wings. Below the red wings there is an oval with this inside: Red Wing is on top. In the middle there is Union Stoneware Company. At the bottom of the oval is Red Wing , Minnesota. the three items in the oval are separated by a line. This jug has been passed down through the family and I believe it is turn of the century. Could you let us know if this could be correct and the possible value of the jug
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I have a 6 gallon elephant ear crock that I purchased at an auction. It has a chip on one handle a couple glaze skips and two small 1/8th size chips, one on the the rim, and one on the bottom. The oval says minnesota stoneware co. red wing minn. in black ink. It also looks to be a hand turned piece . Could you please tell me the history and value of this piece.
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Greetings Al, last 1 for today. I recently picked this 15 GL up at a local auction and would like a fair market value. Excellent Condition however missing original handles(I don’t think it’s a big deal, what are your thoughts?). Thanks a bunch. -Paul
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Greetings Al, it’s me again. Could you please give me a fair market value of these 3 Churns. All 3 are minty with the exception of a shallow chip on the 6 GL lid. Thank you as always. -Paul
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Greetings Al, my question is pertaining to the 5 GL S/G Packing/Storage Jar. I added this to my collection today and I think it’s fantastic, need the lid but that will be my next quest. It is not signed so I know the routine about is it or isn’t it RW. Everything about it screams Minnesota to me, the handles are spot on, the Clay color is spot on and the thickness of the rim, etc…. Once again I find myself asking the higher power (You, of course) for your opinion. Any and all information you can provide including value is as always appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. -Paul
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I am going to an auction this weekend. They have a 4 gallon "blue ribbon" stone jug. I do not have any pictures, but I did look this up on ebay. Could only find one item. It was a 3 gallon crock. It had the number 3 made fancy like a red wing 3 gallon crock, but had a blue ribbon below it. You might look it up and see it for yourself. I have seen red wing crocks with that fancy number 3 on them, but never have I seen a blue ribbon below it. Is this a special kind of red wing crock or just an off brand?? I was just wondering if this could be a red wing crock?? Thank you for you time and have a nice day.
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