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Hi again, I wanted to send you a picture of the bottom of the crock that I was asking about. This is the same one ebay item 250035397824 seller is fromgolbaltoyou. I did not know how to send two pictures at the same time. Thanking you in advance. -Kathryn Shaw
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Blue and White Stoneware
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Hi, can you please look at this crock on ebay item number 250035397824 You have to look in completed listings. This seller often has these and sells them as Red Wing. I don’t care about the value, I just am asking about authenticity. I think they come from Asia, but I am not an expert. Thank you so very much. -Kathryn Shaw
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Stoneware History
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What years was the Union Stoneware name used when the pottery was manufactured?
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2 Gallon Crock Marked as a 3 Gallon
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I have a two gallon grey glaze crock, big wing, blue oval that was mismarked with a "3". The 3 is clear, but the 2 was marked over and it is also clear. With the exception of the mismarked number, the ctock is in perfect condition. Sorry, but I am unable to send a picture right now. I am interested in the value. Thank you Sharron Smith
Salt Glaze Jug
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I picked up a salt glazed stoneware jug at an auction and I was wondering if it might be a Red Wing. I would appreciate any information you could give me. It is approximately 21 inches tall. Thank you in advance.
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Collectors Encyclopedia Book
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I need help with a book I think has misinformation. Have you seen the Collectors Encyclopedia of salt glazed stoneware? This book has no salt glazed pieces that I , or any other potter friends can discern. I have written the publishers and they said no one has ever tried to point this out. This book is being used as a reference for prices on online auctions. The book also describes the stoneware as press molded, and it has all been poured or jiggered. I need to find out why a book like this can spread so much misinformation. A reply would be very much appreciated. I have come to this opinion after twenty five years producing salt glazed ware. Denise
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Red Wing Vases
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I have 2 pieces of Red Wing Pottery – both clearly marked. One is a flower vase with the #1105 – brown on the outside, green on the inside, stands 8" tall 5" across the top, shaped rectangle with the top flaring out. The second piece is a smaller vase clearly marked with the # M1512, it is 4" tall , 3 1/2" across the top, blue on the outside and yellow on the inside, It has a circular top with ribbed sides. Sorry I don’t have a digital camera for pictures. Thank you so much! Mickey
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4 Gallon Butter Churn
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I have a butter churn with a blue #4 inside a heart. I saw a similar crock on ebay that was listed as Red Wing. Did Red Wing ever use a mark like that? Or do you know the maker of my crock? I would apreciate any input. Thank you! Barbara
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Brushware piece
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Hi…I’d appreciate any info you could provide in identifying the piece in the attached photo, as well as its approximate value..it has some minor chips on base..thanks for your help
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2 Gallon Red Wing Crock
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Hello! I just picked up this (almost) exact crock at an antique store. (I found this photo online when I got home). The markings are identical except I think the wing on mine is smaller than this photo; mine is 4" across, and the oval is about 2 1/4". I’m thinking this means it was made more towards the 1936 end rather than the 1906 end of "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co." Also the red of the red wing seems to have eaten its way through the glaze and it looks sort of bubbled up and chippy in parts. Hope it’s not glowing!! :) But the coolest part (I think) is, the crock I have also has a lid. The lid has a handle in the center of a 10 petal flower embossed in the clay and it also has a number"2" on one of the petals. I’ve never seen a lid before so I grabbed it! The lid has two pretty big chips but otherwise is in one piece. I happily paid $45 for this crock, and I suspect I made out pretty well! What would you say it is worth? Thank you! Jeny Pomber, Seattle WA
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