6 Gallon Water Cooler

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I have a Red Wing water cooler that is missing the lid. My cooler has a 6 on it. Several places I have looked all say only 5 or 8 gallon cooler were made. Where would I look to find the correct lid, and dosent the 6 mean 6 gallon?
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Red Wing Bull Dog

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Good afternoon, I was referred to your website & have a question regarding a Red Wing stoneware pottery item that I purchased at a estate sale sometime ago. I have a Red Ware stoneware "Bulldog" deep brown glaze & approx. 8 to 9 inches long. (large piece & is in wonderful condition) I’ve tried to find info. on this piece but….not as easy as it may seem. :( I’d like to know what the: Age, history & value $$ of this piece would be if at all possible ? I saw the EXACT photo of this bulldog on the Red Wing Pottery website & asked a Mr. "Jim Tyne" who suggested I further my question with your organization. Thank you once more for your time as I welcome your reply. With warmest regards, Michael -
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Spongeware Teapot

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Greetings Larry Roschen! My name is Eddie Isaacs, and I too have a passion for salt glazed and Red Wing stoneware! I recently purchased a very special piece that I’d like your opinion on. It is a salt glazed stoneware teapot done in spongeware with a blue and brown combination, with solid brown to lid knob, the handle, the top and bottom rims, and the spout. The spout has V’s cut into both the left and the right sides. It weighs slightly over 2 pounds, and is in remarkable condition! On the inside of the lid there are the initials, L.H., under the glaze. Also wanted to mention that the spout and the handle, as well as the holes on the inside of pot are all applied by hand.

I have a great feeling about the rarity of this teapot. I have researched many books and online extensively and have not seen anything like this one! I purchased this teapot from an older lady who said she had obtained it from an estate in Michigan, but didn’t remember which city, as she buys antiques from all over the state! It resembles Red Wings’ spongeware pitchers quite a lot. Is this a lunch hour, or end of day piece? Included are several photos. Thank you much, Sincerely, Eddie

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5 Gallon Double Birch Leaf Crock

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Hello I have come across some stoneware items in my grandmothers garden(past away) one of them was a ugly purple color and was going to throw out then I noticed under the paint was its orginal face, if you can help me to identify id be greatful. Here are photo’s i took of 2 stoneware pieces. One has oval stamp Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Red Wing Minn Thanks CJ
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Beesting Crocks

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I am trying to find any information I can on Beesting Crocks…who made it, history of, etc. Do you have any information on beesting crocks?
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12 Gallon Red Wing Crock

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I have a pot or jug in my possession that is approximately 17 inches high with the following markings: the number 12 in blue ink and a seal that states Red Wing Union Pottery Company, Red Wing Minn. It also states Patented December 21, 1915. What can you tell me about this piece. I am moving this June and am trying to determine if I should move the piece with me or possibly sell it.
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