20lb butter crock

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I recently purchased a 20 pound hruska co butter crock. There is only one problem it has a crack through the advertising. I am pretty sure it is a red wing piece and was wondering if there were alot of these 20 pound crocks made and about when was it made.I was also wondering a value of this piece with the damage and the value of a mint condition one. thank you paul
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3 Gallon Water Cooler

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I just purchased a 3 gallon red wing Ice tea cooler complete with bail wire handles on the side of the crock. Lid has petal design and bar handle, yellow circle with carved 3-w on lid and blue lines on the lid and crock. How can I find out the value of this item? Thank you Karen
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albany slip jug

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Hi Al, I purchased this stoneware jug today and was wondering with your expertise if you can help me identify it – no chips or cracks – the person I bought it from said it came from the Ozarks – only mark I can see on it is the letter D. Thank you in advance for your consideration Dan
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2, 3 and 10 gallon crocks

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I would like to have some information (history) on these 2 pots. One is a #3 & the other is a #10. the #10 says Patented 12/21/11 and is Unionware. I’m sending you a picture of the #3 pot, as your system will only allow me to. The Stamp on this pot says "Red Wing Potteries Inc, RedWing, Minnesota". If you would like to see a picture of #10, please let me know. Thank you for your time. Ariele
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8 Gallon Crock

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What is the value of this 8 gallon Red Wing Crock in very good condition with NO cracks or repairs. There are a few minor chips on the very bottom but nothing major. There is no lid. It has a 6 inch wing. Thank you David
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4 Gallon Large wing jug

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I have several jugs that I inherited. Several of which are easily noted as Red Wing by their markings. I just want to know a little about them. I want to be able to date them. I enclose this picture of a 4 gallon jug with a 4" Red Wing. Second picture shows the chip and crack on the rim and handle. Can you tell me the approximate time period that this jug was made? Thank you, Susan Holley,
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5 Gallon Ball Lock Jar

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I purchased this last weekend and would like any info.on it,what was it used for,how old,value things like that.Also what is the best thing to use for cleaning such an item?Thanks.
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8 Gallon Large Wing Crock

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Hi, these two Red Wing crocks have been in my family for many years. I\’m not looking to sell them, but am interested in their value. As you can see, the 10 gal. crock has the patent date of Dec.21,1915. The handles are original. The 8 gal. crock has no patent date or handles. The wings on both crocks are 4 inches. They are also both in great shape with no chips or cracks. Unfortunatly, I do not have the lids for either of them. I would really appreciate any insight into their value. Sincerely, Craig Cull
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