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we have a "Redwing Union Stoneware Co." crock that has a number "6" on the it..assuming it is a 6 gallon..with wire handles. the oval is approx 1 3/4" wings are approx 2 3/4". It is in perfect conditon & after reviewing different sites we have determined that it is from 1930-1936 as 1936 is when the name change to Redwing Pottery. Can you give us an estimate of what we should ask for at an auction?? Thank you, Cheryl Burfeind
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SIRS: I am presently working with the APBCA to update THE AMERICAN POISON BOOK. My "expertise" is in "KZ" Poisons (EMBALMING) and have various Pottery Jugs (1..3…5 Gallon) I am SEEKING Any and All HELP from RWCS Membership in this Task of Ducumenting/Cataloging such Stoneware…. Sincere Thanks! tom strickler tdstrickler@aol.com
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I have a 30gallon redwing crock with one bright wing on it with 2 other one going around the crock. these 2 are not as bright as the first one. Have you every see one like this? This has wire handles . I would like to know something about it. Thank you John

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We have recently acquired a 40 gallon Red Wing crock and we’re wondering what’s it worth? There is no lid with it. It’s in very good condition with no visible cracking and has been used every year for making sauerkraut by my inlaws. The seal at the bottom says Union Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minn. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I have 3 Red Wing items that I am interested in knowing the value of : All 1) 12" Butter (2) churn with lid 2) 12" Water Cooler with Hinman Milker Mankato,MN advertising logo 3) 17" Jug (5) with Handle All items have some wear along the bottom edge but otherwise are not cracked. Would appreciate knowing the value and /or other information on these items. Thanks Karla M. Kritz
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I have an old Red Wing Crock. It is marked with a ’6′ and states ‘Patented Dec. 21st 1915′. Both handles are still attached and has one small crack on the back side approx 6.5". Crock stands approx 14.5" tall and is approx 12" wide. I was given this by my grandmother and would like any information available on this piece. I’ve attached photo of front and back. Thank you! Michele Mannisto
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What is "Albany slip"? I found a book titled "Redwing Stoneware" by Dan & Gail DePasquale & Larry Peterson. On page 113 there is a picture of my wax seal crock. It states that the only Redwing wax seal ever to be found to be marked was the 1 quart barrel, but the jar I have is clearly marked on the bottom and is a 1 gallon size. It states the value at $100 to $150.
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Hello recently aquired this 3 Gal Stoneware Water Jug (what I think is an early Red Wing piece?) Any infor would be appreciated. Thx again
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I have a 1 gallon size, brown, wax seal canning crock. I know it is Redwing because it is clearly marked on the bottom. I have not been able to find any more information on it. Can you tell me date and value
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Hello, can you tell me any information on a 5 gallon jug with a large opening and bail/lid. The jug has the large wing. Is this a true Red Wing product or a reproduction?

Answer: In order to provide you with answers about the 5 gallon jug a picture would be most helpful. Please email them to director@redwingcollectors.org.

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