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I’ve got a 20 gal crock with lid, a 15 gallon with lid, and a 10 gal-no lid. The 2 bigger ones have the "Red Wing", big blue number, & the oval that says: Red Wing Union Stoneware Co.Red Wing Mn. There also a blue stamp on all three reads: "patented Dec 21, 1915". What should I do with them? Pass them onto my children because they belonged to my Grandfather or sell? What might they be worth? The 20 & 15 have no cracks, the 10gal does have a crack but does not leak. Thanks for the help
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10 & 20 Gallon Crocks
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I’ve got some big crocks two with lids. A 10 gallon, a 20 gallon. How do I figure out how old? Yes they are stamped Red Wing. How do I figure out what they are worth. My father’s father used them for saurkraut, so they are at least from 1920-1930.
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25 gallon Red Wing Crock
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I have a 25 gallon Red Wing crock with the wood handles still attached. Is there anyway to determine the age and resale value? I would like to sell, but I want to be sure I get what it is worth. Can you suggest where I might sell as well – I’m not a fan of E-Bay. Any infomation would be helpful. Thank you very much. Jon Wagner, South Bend, IN
Stoneware glazing and production
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Hi, I’m doing a master in translation and I have to do a terminology investigation in a specialized domain. I choose pottery making. I have done lots of research about the specialized terms but the proper meaning of some of them are still unclear. I know it is not the kind of answer you usually answer but I thought I would better understand if I asking experts in pottery.
1)When you add slip to a clay object at the leather-hard stage, is the object then called slipware or does it have to be fired to be called slipware? 2) Can a ceramic be bisqueware and earthenware at the same time? 3) Can a ceramic be bisqueware and stoneware at the same time? 4) Can a earthenware pottery go through the second firing, the glaze firing? If yes, is the glaze firing done at the same temperature for earthenware and stoneware? Sorry for asking so many questions at the same time. Many many thanks!!!!! Sarah
Red Wing Vase #251
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I recently came upon this vase, a #251, and have some questions about its authenticity. According to the 1931 catalog that I have, this vase was made in two colors: yellow and light green. The color of this vase is described as: "The color of this vase is an aqua blue with green highlights throughout. The highlights, is one looks closely, are the green that is usually associated with Red Wing’s Art Ware line, but the overall tone is aqua. It’s a little darker in person than it appears on my monitor. The highlights have a bit more contrast. It’s has more "life" in person and doesn’t appear washed out like it may on some of your monitors." They have also measured the vase and say it is 9-3/4\" high, where the information I have says that this vase is 10" tall. I’d really appreciate your valued insight on this piece – do you think it is authentic? I don’t have much time to decide on this purchase, so a prompty reply would be greatly appreciate. Thanks, in advance, for your timely response!!!
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30 Gallon Red Wing Crock
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I have a 30 gallon Red Wing crock with a crack in the side and was wondering what the value might be? It’s age? Why it has the four maple leaves instead of the wing logo? Leroy Schultz
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Red Wing Pitcher
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hi! my name is Beth.. It is so wonderful that I have found you! I was wondering if you could help me find an approximate value for a Red Wing piece that my parents have had for years. it would mean so much to me and to them:) they have an ivory picher with a brown wipe over what looks to be a magnolia. its seven inches tall and has Red Wing USA 1012 on the bottom I do not have a picture at this time but I can get one if you need it. i would appreciate any feedback you could give me:) thanks so much! Beth
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Red Wing sponge-band reamer
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Hi, I have an old Red Wing spongeband crock lemon juicer-reamer that I hope to sell. It has 2 small chips, no cracks. It seems to be a hard-to find item as I have only located one on-line. It has no chips, is going for $795, and the seller claims it may be worth up to $1400! Any advice would be great! Thanks.
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Red Wing Spittoon
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Hello, I am a guest to your site as I am looking for information on a Red Wing item I own. I have a spitoon that I have had or many years and is currently displayed in a local museum so I will describe it as best I can from memory. It is prox 12 – 14" in diameter and about 9" tall is marked Red Wing and is dark brown on upper half and yellow or grey on lower. It has a tapered to the inside hole on top and a drain hole on the side up under the top edge. Any info you can give me would be appreciated. I may be able to get a picture soon. Thank You.
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1990 RWCS spongeware jug
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Hi, I have a 4 1/2" blue and white spongeware jug that says Red Wing 1990 Convention on the bottom, but according to all I read on the web the commemorative jug for 1990 was a brown shouldered jug with a wing on it. What do I have and does it have any value? Thank you for your help. Vicki Young
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