3 gallon birch leaf with no oval marking

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My husband came home with a crock someone had by their garbage can. It has the exact blue 3 and the birch leaves as a Red Wing, but not the oval Red Wing symbol under the leaves or any markings on the bottom.It’s in Excellent condition, but it looks old and I heard not all pieces were marked.What do you know, is it a Red Wing or a replica?
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Bean Pot with wire handle and albany slip top

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I have a bean pot that belonged to my grandmother. I have included a picture. It is approx. 5 1/4" wide at the top and has a "1/2 and it’s either an 8 or a B" stamped on the top of the lid. It’s approx. 6" tall. I was wondering what the value of this is and where it came from. It does seem to have a glaze and is tan at the bottom and brown on top with a wire handle. Thank you. Carmel Suhr
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3 gallon birch leaf crock

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My mother gave me this crock, it is from my grandmother who passed away years ago. I would love to know more about it and if it is safe to use it for pickles., etc. or if I can use it in the garden. I would also like some suggestions on uses if it is not suitable for food products.
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Salt Box

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I recently purchased this salt crock for $99.00. It is in great shape with no ships or cracks. I was wondering if it was manufactured by Red Wing and the value. Thanks.
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2 gallon elephant ear churn with Union Stoneware oval

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I have an old union stoneware crock that belonged to my great-grandparents who have ancestry from wisconsin and iowa. it has an unusual shape compared to what I’ve seen on the internet, and has "handle grooves" on the side. it has a number 2 and some leaves in black. it has a big chipped piece missing from the lid area. please see the photo as that shows the detail.
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6 Red Wing Water Cooler

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Hi. I have a Redwing water cooler and wonder what you can tell me about it? What it’s worth,etc. The size is 12" circumference, 15" height. It says 6 – Redwing Storeware Co., Redwing, Minn. It’s in excellent condition. Thanks.
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Red WIng Stoneware Cookie

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I have a very old pottery cookie jar purchased at an Estate Sale. I was told that it was RED WING but there are no markings. It stands 9.4" and has a circumference of 22" around. The opening on the top is 4". There are handles one on each side of the jar. There is a red edging around the top and on the knob on the cover. Design on the front.
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