5 gallon red wing crock

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I have a stoneware crock and would be interested in knowing more about it and perhaps its value. The description is: 5 gallon two handles(made of metal and wood) and has the Red Wing . Also marked Union Stoneware Company , Red Wing, Minn. Patent date: Dec. 2nd 1915. Would appreciate your comments.
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5 gallon red wing jug, beehive

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Hello I have been given a 5 gallon redwing jug. The number 5 is placed at the top and is not a beehive jug, has the redwing wing but no stamp under it. I am just wondering what year it was made and what it might be worth. All of my other redwing pottery has the stamp on it which I believe means it was made after 1915. The jug is in good condtion and does not have any cracks. I Thanks for your time! GretchenAnderson
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Red Wing Liquor Jug

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Good Morning, I have what appears to be a 1/2 gal, jug. Label appears as follows Red Wing Liquor Co. Wholesale Wines and Liquors, 219-221 Main Street. RED WING,- MINN. Would appreciate an estimated value of this piece. Thanks, Eldon Larson
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6 inch and 7 inch spongeware panel bowls

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Dear Al, I’ve recently come across 2 more sponge bowls exactly like the 5" I asked you about. One is 6 1/2" and the other is 7 1/2". The colors are the same and they are both paneled and in mint condition. Could you please advise me on what they’re worth? I don’t have photo’s but you can look at my recent question and the only difference is the lip diameter which I mentioned above. Thank you.
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5 gallon large wing shoulder jug

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Greetings, I was directed to your group by the auctioneer who is helping ready my aunt’s estate sale. We have 5 Redwing pieces and would love to know more about them. We have looked at answers to other quesrtions and think these are not available at the website Answers page.
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Stoneware crocks

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I have a dozen Redwing crock jars with metal lids. Most of them are in excellent condition–no cracks or nicks. They were in my parents basement in Nebraska–so well preserved. Some of them are quart and some are 1/2 gallon(or gal., I’m not sure). Some have the date 1899 on the bottom and say Redwing in blue letters. My question is –what are they worth? Ruby

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