Red Wing Stoneware Poster

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I have an old Red Wing poster showing nearly 100 stoneware products. The chart measures 18" by 24". The heading is ‘Red Wing Stoneware and Soneware Specialties’. Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing. Minnisota. The poster is in relatively good shape with the exception of a two inch blot at the very bottom of the poster, which I think could be removed. Two questions…..1.Value???? 2. Can I reproduce this print and sell the reproductions, or is the name still under patent? Ray
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Removing rancid fats from stoneware

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My crocks were used as butter and lard storage jars and are now ‘weeping’ rancid fats from their former lives. Any suggestions on how to clean them? So far, SOS pads take it off, but over time, the seepage begins and the dishwasher only brings on a new coat of new ‘ooze’. Any advice you can provided will be appreciated. Best Regards, LJ Stonebraker
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Pitcher with petal decoration

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Hi, I have this jug that has a petal double row decoration much like the Red Wing crock covers that i have seen. The jug is 6 1/4" tall by about 6" wide, the base is unglazed. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Deb

Answer: HI Deb

it isn’t any shape I’m familiar with, I will have the stoneware expert take a look at it. thanks, steve n rose

 

Deb, our jug is not Red Wing. Just have no idea of who produced it or it’s value. Sorry. Al Kohlman

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Red Wing saffron Ware pitcher with Inter City Fuel Co. NE

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Thank you first for taking a look at this. Found this in my horder fathers house. He sold and purchased many things at flea markets. This is what I know: Pitcher is 8" high and 4 3/4 across. The bottom states in blue print Red Wing saffron ware. The advertising states in blue ink Inter City Fuel Co., inc. 601 N. Fairview NE. 7884 Coal-Coke=Wood-Fueloil. I have no idea of its value. There is a chip on the outside where you would pour something. Again, thank you for your help. Karen Clark Minnesota
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2 gallon Red Wing Crock

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what is the value & history of my #2 red wing crock, it has an oval "Union stoneware Co, Redwing, Minn., wing is 4" , no chips or cracks but some crazing on the bottom , other wise in good condition. M. Richardson
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