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I bought this unmarked stoneware crock at an estate sale, along with several pieces of marked Red Wing items. In trying to research this piece, I read that most of the early salt-glazed Red Wing crocks weren’t marked. With the obvious exception of design and size, my crock looks very similar in color and style to the 3 gallon crock on page 19 of Warman’s Red Wing Pottery Identification and Price Guide published in 2005. Would you please tell me if you think this is in fact Red Wing?
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where does the demand for one of these stand in the current ReD Wing market? 7732385456
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i have a few Redwing stamped pottery crocks with corks stuck in them, was wondering what i had on my hands, the one in the pic is pretty heavy and big 5 gallons or so i guess 7735960366
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20 Gallon Red Wing Crock
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I have an original Red Wing 20 gallon crock, my grandma made pickles in it, and it sat in our cave forever. It has blue 20 and red red wing underneath, and the red wing Mani info. underneath. It also has a lid. It has no handles. Just a few chips on the bottom, and a few under the lid. I would love to keep it forever, but was just wondering how much it may be worth.
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Yellow Cat Ash Reciever/Bud Vase
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I have a "yellow" cat that is about 6′ tall w/ his mouth wide open. The bottom is marked 878 REDWING. This is 1 of about 6 that I have. This is the only that appears to be marked though. They are all odd colors. Can you tell me anything about them.
Answer: They were designed in 1939, six figures. scotty dog, cat, pelican, fish, elephant and donkey. they are actually bud vases, not ash receivers. thought most of them were marked, but some may not be. Values run around $175.00 each. thanks, steve n rose
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Ash Receiver Markings
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when it comes to ash receivers, did red wing sign all of the receivers produced? do unsigned receivers have the same value as signed ones? thanks for your time – appreciate the same.
Answer: They are all very recognizable shapes, not being signed won’t hurt their value. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing Molds
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Hi I was at an auction and purchased some molds. I was informed by the seller they were RW. They are not marked except by a tag that says Red Wing and it is hand written. They are shapes like, cups teapot handles vases etc. They are in two pieces and made of plaster. Did RW use these? If so were they marked? If RW and est. of value. They are all in very good condition except for some chips on the ourside of the molds. Thanks for the advise. Joe
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Star Marked Stoneware
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Hi Al, I would like to know time period, maker and value of a big crock I just purchased. It has a blue circle with a blue star, and in the center it has a 6. Thanks,Cindy
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Red Wing 423
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Hello, Larry answered a question a short while ago concerning a Fancy Free plate that is possibly a test plate or lunch hour plate ~ my thanks for your response!
I have a cornucopia that is marked Red Wing USA #423 and have been unable to find information about it. I’m wondering if you may know its value and any other information, or if you can direct me to a printed resource. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! TJB
Answer: I t is listed in Reiss’s first book. It dates from around 1953. think the glaze is Chartreuse. Value is about 25-30.00. thanks, steve n rose