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I have a cookie jar with Red Wing USA on the bottom. It also has the words Patent and three rows of numbers stamped under that. The bottom number appears to be 31383.

The cookie jar is a blue friar holding a Bible, one finger pointing and the words Thou Shalt Not Steal on a banner across the front of his robe. It is 7 inches wide, 10 inches high and in excellent condition with some crazing but no chips. The color is not faded and it has a shiney glaze.

Can you tell me how old it is and an approximate value?

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Stoneware bowl

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I recently purchased a shallow stoneware bowl. Brown on the inside,with an indian head and the word national on the bottom of it. It has a wire handle on it. I was looking for information but can’t find anything under National stoneware or pottery. I paid 20.00 for it and it is in excellent shape. Can you give we any ideas on looking for information. Thanks for all you help Kim
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Unmarked Crock

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Hi again, I thank you so much for answering my two other questions and I come along to ask another. I bought this 3 gallon crock at an estate sale a couple of days ago and was wondering the history and value. I saw that it does have a marking but I don’t know if it’s a "B" or an "8". I also saw the chipping above the mark and there is a hairline crack inside which you may be able to see in the photo. Thank you so so much for having this site. I am new to the world of crocks so being able to come here with answers is a God send.:) Molly
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2 Gallon Minnesota Stoneware Churn

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Hi I recently purchased a 2 gallon butter churn it has the number 2 and birch leaves. I was wondering is it made by redwing and what year was it made and a value? there is a tiny chip on one of the handles and no lid. thank you Paul
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Red Wing Planter

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I recently purchased these two planters and I cant find them listed in any of the books I have can you help me with any info and a value? the smaller one is marked redwing usa # 938 and the larger one is marked redwing usa #941 thank you paul

 

Answer: Hi Paul, both of these belong to the Monarch Line, circa 1966. Gothic green and Contemporary blue are the glazes. Value is around 25 or so each. thanks, steve n rose

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Salesmen’s Sample

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I’ve been told that I may have a red wing salesmen sample. It is a mini jug 5 1/2" by 3 1/2" wide. It looks like a jug that you pour surup or whiskey out of. Please call me (207)483-9639. Sherry Goodland
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5 Gallon crown crock

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Hi– I have two crocks that I’m hoping you can help me identify. They aren’t Red Wing, but I have NO idea what they are, so I have nowhere to start as far as determining value. I have attached a picture of the mark, which is the same on both, except one has a "1" and one has a "5". Can you help? Thanks! Stephanie
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