question from: kkkapo@copper.net

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I have not seen any Red Wing Crocks that are banded. A friend of mine has one with wire/wood handles. What would be the mfg. date and does the band increase its value? Also, were there any whiskey jugs made by Red Wing that were unmarked?

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question from: kickstand-1@msn.com

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Appears to be Red Wing crock but not marked as such. 7" dia X 6" high. 1/2" dia glaze chip on back rim. Oriental Dairy was in Minneapolis, don’t know any more about the dairy. What is rarity of this marking? Noting the Stars of David, could the dairy have been Kosher? Approx. value? Thanks.
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Red Wing planter – emailed for other photos

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attached are 3 photos. first 2 is of a compote or small fruit bowl, I was told it was circa 1930s and worth about 85 to 120. It has no chips or cracks and is beautiful. marked RedWing on bottom, number is illegable 2 me. Red Wing was hard to read. The third is a flower pot I purchased at a garage sale, no markings, but oddly enough about 2 years later I found a pestal that matched it accross town. They together stand top of thigh high, waist for someone shorter. Can you tell me the current value for the first item and possiblly if a red wing mold could have played a part in the flower pot and pestal. Teresa
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