4 gallon birch leaf crock

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I have been lookong at a birch leaf crock #4 not signed on the bottom, but has the oval under the leaves. It is in black lettering. Is this an original, are there reproductions of redwing crocks? This piece is in good condition, and they are asking $60.00 for it is this a fair price. Also what time period was this piece made? Thank you. Roger
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North Star Jug

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Hi, i have a jug that has a brown top and a tan bottom. on the bottem is a star that has N.O.R.T.H. on the points of the star. It is around 12 inches tall. The opening is about an inch at the top. Can you point me in the direction of where i can find some infromation on it, and what it is? And maybe a value range? Thanks, Ashley!!!
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4 Gallon Salt Glaze

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Hi,can you tell me how rare is a Red Wing salt glaze 4 gal. crock with a butterfly is..I have heard different stories that there has only been shards found in the RW dump.I have spoke to a number of dealers & none have seen one or can give me any info..I am almost 100% sure it is RW from matching it up with others I have & others you have posted like the 6 gallon.Sorry about not sending a picture..The crock does have a crack down the back but otherwise no stains & is very nice..Thanks..
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Sewer Pipe

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Red Wing Septic Tank This item was dug up during construction work at Wakonda SD. Its length is 48", radias 27" circumference 85 1/2" top and 84-85" bottom. The bottom was plugged with a couple inches of cement and also cement held the two lengths of pipe together. There was not a cover found, but the Redwing indentation was found on the pipe. Please give a value and timeframe manufactured. Thank-you, Harold
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Minnesota Stoneware

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I also purchased this jug at a garage sale. It has Red Wing Minnesota and some words that are worn. It’s brown in color. Was wondering the approx. year and value. Thank you. John
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Stoneware

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I found a piece of stoneware at a thrift store. It is about a two gallon size. No handles etc. It has no markings on it at all. However, on the bottom. It is embossed (in a circle) Red Wing Pottery Minnesota. Is is possible for this to be a genuine piece of Red Wing Pottery? Thank you for your consideration.
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Cook Jar, Red Wing?

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I was told by someone that my cookie jar perhaps is Red Wing. No mark on bottom, off yellow, gingerbread man on front, lid in rimmed in red, height approximately 10" high by 7" wide. Purchased at a sale, I was told it is from the 1940′s.
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