12 gallon birch leaf crock

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I recently recieved a few red wing crocks and am wondering what they are valued at. I am attatching a picture. I have quite a few pictures of multiple angles of these pieces. This one is a 12 gallon crock with no chips or discoloration. If you have an email address I could send more pictures of all of them. Thank you. Brandon

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Cat-tails Cookie Jar

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I was given from my aunt’s estate a Cat-tails Cookie Jar. It has no cracks or blemishes and has the top intact also with no chips. It has tan coloring around the top and base and a lighter tan coloring around the midsection. My insurance agent suggested depending on the value that I put it on a specified value floater policy. As a result, I am inquiring what you believe this piece to be worth. Thanks in advance for your reply. Dean
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Transportation Pitcher

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I bought a pitcher at an auction today and have not been able to find any information about it on the internet. It is marked on the bottom Red Wing Potteries Red Wing, Minn. all inside a circle. The pitcher is cream colored and the mold has a covered wagon pulled by an ox, airplane, train and a car that looks like it is from the 1930′s. It stands 9" tall and is 5.5" across the base. I sure would like to know its age and value. Thank you for your help. Banielle
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5 gal. red wing crock, no wing, with Silver bros. Luarel, Neb. advertising

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I have a 5 gal. red wing crock, no wing, cursive for the number 5, has advertising as follows: blocked out in blue ink, silver bros. we usually have it or we’ll get it for you Luarel, -neb. below this box is an oval circle with red wing union stoneware company red wing minn. has wooden handles also stamped is patened dec. 21 1915, what is the value of this item, in good shape no flaws that i can see? thanks Mike
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Restoring a Stoneware Jug

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Greetings from Upton, MA (Blackstone River Valley) I was at an antique farmhouse estate sale rummaging around in a old barn and I found this nice stone crock jug- sadly it has some massive cracks on the side and bottom (see photo). I bought some other items- so he gave it too me. I’d like to try my hand at restoring it because it has a ton of character. What would you recommend for repairing the cracks and creating a strong bond? – Any advise would be truly appreciated. rgds Howie
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5 gallon Red Wing Union Stoneware Jug

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I do not presently have a picture of the piece I am asking about but it has a number 5 on the face plus a picture of the "redwing" plus "union" and the stoneware jug is approximately 20" high in perfect condition. The top of the jug is a lighter color that the bottom. Can you tell me anything about this piece? Susan
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