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Hi, We about 2 years ago cleaned out the basement of our old farm house. Most of what we found was junk but we did find one what looks to be a Whiskey jug. It has a white or tan looking glaze on the bottom and a brown glaze on the top… this also includes the hadle of this jug. The bottom of this jug is not glazed but does have a star on it. This star is around 3 inches big. it is slighty raised from the rest of the bottem of the jug. The star then on it’s corners has N.O.R.T.H. all in capitals. The jug is around 10 1/2 inches tall and is about 22 3/4 inches around the white bottem 2/3 of the jug. The opening at the top is around 1 inch. It looks to be in good condition with no cracks. If you could please help me that would be great… Is this jug in fact a North Star Stoneware creation and if so about what year was it made? What is the aproximate value of a jug like this? Thank You! Stacey
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I recently purchased a shallow stoneware bowl. Brown on the inside,with an indian head and the word national on the bottom of it. It has a wire handle on it. I was looking for information but can’t find anything under National stoneware or pottery. I paid 20.00 for it and it is in excellent shape. Can you give we any ideas on looking for information. Thanks for all you help Kim
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Hi: Just wondering if this is a red wing. Also I am new at this if this were MINT what would be worth? As you can see there is a big crack, how much does this affect the value… thanks Kelly
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Hi again, I thank you so much for answering my two other questions and I come along to ask another. I bought this 3 gallon crock at an estate sale a couple of days ago and was wondering the history and value. I saw that it does have a marking but I don’t know if it’s a "B" or an "8". I also saw the chipping above the mark and there is a hairline crack inside which you may be able to see in the photo. Thank you so so much for having this site. I am new to the world of crocks so being able to come here with answers is a God send.:) Molly
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Hi I recently purchased a 2 gallon butter churn it has the number 2 and birch leaves. I was wondering is it made by redwing and what year was it made and a value? there is a tiny chip on one of the handles and no lid. thank you Paul
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Hi– I have two crocks that I’m hoping you can help me identify. They aren’t Red Wing, but I have NO idea what they are, so I have nowhere to start as far as determining value. I have attached a picture of the mark, which is the same on both, except one has a "1" and one has a "5". Can you help? Thanks! Stephanie
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Hi Al: In one of your stoneware answers you mentioned a Red Wing advertising book, IS there such a book in print? & the name of the authors, thanks Kelly
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Hi, can you tell me a book with current values and guides for red wing and also maybe Pfaltzgraff? Thanks for your time!

Answer: For stoneware, there are two, by Depasquale, Peck, and Peterson. An identification and price guide. Art Pottery’s best is done by Reiss, two volumes, with pics and prices. I’m sure Pfaltzgraff has a book, perhaps amazon or the local antique mall may carry that. thanks, steve n rose

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Hello, I am trying to determine if this crock is Red Wing. I recently acquired it from a friend and she has no idea. It does not have any of the typical Red Wing markings that I am accustomed to. However, a coworker saw it and said he thinks it is Red Wing. The crock is dark brown on the inside and has tan/orange flecks on the outside. It is in excellent condition. It does have an indentation on the side that appears to me intentional. It also has a nub/bump on the back that also appears to be intentional. I have pictures of all 4 sides, but I am only able to attach one via this website. Please let me know if you would like me to email the rest of the pictures. Thanks for your help Jill
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Al, I’m looking forward to your answer to my questions about a 3 gal. butter churn that I sent last nite. Anyway, I was wondering if you could also help me out with two other items I have. One is a pitcher (milk ewer?). This pitcher is 12" tall and it does have a small chip on the rim. There are no identifying marks on this pitcher so I was wondering if it was possibly Red Wing and what its approximate value is. Also, I know this is not your area of expertise but I have this Macomb stoneware 1 gal. jar (identification on bottom) with a screw top, and I haven’t been able to find anything else exactly like it. Your best guess on a price would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bruce
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