8 gallon crock with blue bands

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I have an 8 gallon crock that I’ve never seen before. I am trying to identify it. I wonder if someone there can tell me anything about it. It seems in very good condition except the lid has a hairline & a couple of chips. Do you know thw age & make of it & the possible value. thanks Debbie
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Salt Feeders with advertising

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I have been cleaning out an old barn for a friend and we found these old stonewear salt feeders. several are: Ideal Salt Feeder model "C" F.H.Ahlman’s Patent 1909244 MFG by Ideal Equipmet Co. Morriston, MINN the others are: Hudson Salt Cup and Mineral Feeder H.D. Hudson MFG. Co. They are in excellent condition witn no chips,crackes or anything and the mounting bands are with them. I would like any info you might have and what they may be worth. Thank You very much, Patrick
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2 gallon salt glaze target crock

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I was wondering about the value of a 2 gallon red wing crock. It has albany slip glaze on the outside. It has a 2 and a target under the glaze. It appears to be cobalt marking. I do not know if it is bottom marked. Thank you for any information you can give me. Michael
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Cattailes Motif Cookie Jar with blue tint

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I have my grandmother’s cookie jar, I would really like to find out some information about it! I believe that it is Red Wing pottery from about 1930′s (I found the logo in a book and it said it was 1930′s logo. ???) If is blue and white (or grey and yellow), round with a flat bottom, and a fitted lid. The design is burlap texture with cat tails and the word Cookies on it. The logo on the bottom is real light, and I think that it says Red Wing Pottery with a number in the middle. I am going to inclue a picture or two. Please let me know what you can about it. Thank you. Cindy Lou
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Cattails Cookie jar with blue trim

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I have my grandmother’s cookie jar, I would really like to find out some information about it! I believe that it is Red Wing pottery from about 1930′s (I found the logo in a book and it said it was 1930′s logo. ???) If is blue and white (or grey and yellow), round with a flat bottom, and a fitted lid. The design is burlap texture with cat tails and the word Cookies on it. I am going to inclue a picture or two. Please let me know what you can about it. Thank you. Cindy Lou Henley henley_cl@hotmail.com
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3, 5 gallon crocks stacked

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I have a collection of crocks that I would like someone to review & provide me some type of information on them. Approximate age of crock, type, style, any history & value. Please forward this to the proper person for evaluation. Could I please be notified via e-mail to watch for the evaluation on the web page. Picture#12, (3) 5-Gallon crocks stacked, Railroad crock? no cover, no chips, no cracks, no blemishes, Excellent condition, Red wing potteries stamp on side of crock, picture is blurry, Thank You R W
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Old factory photos

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From time to time there are really cool old photos of the original stoneware factories and their operations shown in the newsletter. Are any of these available for sale? If not, they should be.

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Red Wing 20 lbs. crock

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I recently acquired a Red Wing crock which says 20 lbs. in a 2"x 5" blue box. The crock is 7 1/2" tall and not quite 11 1/2" across. The red wing is 2 1/2" and is quite light in color. I see no cracks or even obvious wear on it. The glaze is grey-beige. Can you give me an approximate value? Thank you.
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