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found this churn under an old house we bought.its about 17 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches wide at the top.off white in color. the only markings on it I can find are the blue circle on the front that read sanitary stoneware with the number 5 in the center of the circle.the house belonged to my grand parents who were born in 1911 in clarksville TN.any info you could provide woulk be greatly appreciated.thank you.
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Hello. i purchased this transition crock at an auction. if you look close to the right of the "20" there is a hairline that goes about 1/4 of the way down the crock, otherwise no damage at all! it also has 2 turkey droppings on the back. the "20" is in blue and the elephant ear stamp is black. i was wondering when it was made and the value with the hairline and the mint condition value in a fair market when times maybe get better.and any other information you may know about this peice. p.s. the crock is very very clean and markings are complete and bold as they come. no chips. thank you very much for your time
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Hello! I picked up a 5 gal bale handled crock today at an auction, and was wondering how I get it assessed, perhaps a little history of what it might have been used for, and an idea of what I can use this for; ie: how durable are they and are people using them for anything but decoration? Thanks for the time. Shawn
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I have an #11" sponge bowl with an #11" mark on the buttom outside of the bowl. No redwing markings found! Could this be worth any $. Or could this be a fake? Thanks. Sharon

Answer: We would need a picture to better provide you with answer to your questions.

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Hello Al Kohlman, William here, I found an old book from 1981 titled "Red Wing Potters & Their Wares" Gary & Bonnie Tefft. On page 163 they show a picture of the bowl and call it a raised circle pattern. Also, they call it a cap bowl. When one of my girls come home ??? I will have them help me send picture. Thanks

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I found a cookie jar(clearly marked red wing on bottom)and what seems to be a "exact" match in all aspects , what I think is a trivit at a farm estate salein Northern WI.It is "perfect" condition, round,flat about 8in. diameter. Exact colorings to the spongware cookie jar,also nice condition but top is badly glued back together,in shades of brown,blue and rose. The entire top side is sponged, the back side is crazed and looks like something hot had been set on it a time or two, but it is in perfect shape. I have spent much time at bookstores,the library, antique stores and on internet and can’t find anything even close to this item. Was a trivet/table protector produced ,and if so what years ? Thank You Red Wing "Newbie" Janet R.
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I have a stoneware crock described below: measures 7 3/4" high, 7" diameter; a few minor exterior chips, 1 exterior rough patch; Molded writing on bottom "Minnesota StoneWare Co. Red Wing Minn." I cannot show writing on the bottom as it is really only visible when I wet the piece. Is this a rare piece? Any guess as to value?
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Hi I have 3 gallon water jug. One bail is rusted apart. I do not know the exact name or the approx. value. Can you help? Thanks
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Good Day, Recent find- a bowl 7 inches around (top-rim) and 4 5/8 inches tall. Red and light blue (spongeware). Has circles around the bowl (3 in total), with 2 sizes of round balls or raised circles. It has a raised base. Excellant condition. Red Wing? Thanks William
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These three nesting Red Wing refrigerator jars were recently uncovered in a family member’s estate. Any information on age, use, and value would be appreciated. I have been told by a Red Wing collector that it is rare to find the three matching nesters. All 3 are in excellent condition. Thank you L M Fisher
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