8 gallon large wing crock

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I have a stoneware crock with a large 8 with approx. 6 inch red wing - under that is an oval with Red Wing, Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing Minn. The crock is in excellent condition, no cracks or chips. It has wood and wire handles. The stamp by the handles indicates Patented Dec 21st 1915

Sharon

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8 gallon brown top crock, Western Stoneware

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Hello! Can you please help me identify the manufacturer and possible value of this brown over white glaze 8 gallon stoneware crock. There are no identifiable markings except for the 8 in cobalt blue. It is in excellent condition aside from manufacturers defects and has no lid. Regards, Benjiman
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5 gallon Red Wing Crock with patented stamp

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I have a large crock of unknown age. It has a red wing on the front and a design in blue above the wing that may designate the number 5. At the lower part of the crock in blue letters are the words: Red Wing Union Stoneware Company Red Wing, Minnesota Just below one handle are the words PATENTED Dec 21, 1915 It appears to be an authentic Red Wing crock but as it was given to me with no information I do not know if it is authentic. It is approximately 13 inches high. Any information on age and authenticity would be appreciated. Marilyn
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Little tan jug

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Thus little tan jug was sold as a red wing, but there are no marks to tell me that it is. Can you tell me if this is a red wing and the value?
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2 gallon salt glaze crock, target marked

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I just bought this crock and was trying to find out more about it. It is a no. 2 salt glazed pot that I think is redwing from what I have been able to research. It seems to be in perfect condition. The blue design is like a bullseye with a tail coming down out of it. It is a darker brown than most crocks and does not have any other markings other than the blue 2 and bullseye. The lip is rounded with a circle below it and the glaze is dark brown. There is a clear pattern of glaze running down on the outside and it is of coarse texture. I have attempted to include a picture. Phil
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