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Can you tell me the correct desription name for this specific Red Wing piece? I’ve seen many similar to this one, but never one the same. In addition to the picture I’ve included, the piece does seem to have a stained like leaf on the backside.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks! Robin P.

Answer:
Robin, the correct decoration name for your piece is a Red Wing Salt glaze 2 gallon double P. Nice looking crock. Al Kohlman

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I am wondering if you can tell me if this is a "real " Red Wing crock and what the approximate value is? Thanks, Bonnie H.

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Bonnie, I cannot bring up a photo of your jug. If you could send me a new photo in a JPG format I could help you out. Al Kohlman

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Was wondering if this is a Red Wing 5 gallon jug? Jug is in good shape with a small chip on the bottom. Can you tell me its value and if not a Red Wing who made it? Thanks, Patty T.

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Patty, your jug is not Red Wing. I have no idea of who the maker could be. The glaze is wrong and the decoration is scratched in. Red Wing scratched in their gallon-age, but not a decoration that I know of. Approximate value would be in the area of $200. Al Kohlman

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We have a 5 gallon Red Wing water cooler, small leaf and plain font (WATER COOLER) on the front. It has the lid but is missing the spigot. Can someone advise us on the price? Thank you. Vikki F.

Answer:
Vikki, your Red Wing water cooler must have a Red Wing and not a leaf. These are the latest coolers manufactured by the Red Wing Stoneware Company. In mint condition the value is in the area of $550 to $600. Al Kohlman — jeff and sue

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My crock has a number 4, two birch leaves and the oval Union Stoneware co. logo.It has two small chips on the base but no cracks. How old is it and what is its approximate worth? Rebecca R.

Answer:
Rebbecca, the birch leaves were used from the early 1900′s until 1912 when they were discontinued and the Red Wing was used. Appropriate value on your 4 gallon Birch leaf crock is $50 to $75. Al Kohlman

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My husband has inherited this butter churn from his parents. We are curious as to the estimated value of this piece. I do not find any chips or cracks in the piece. Thanks Cheryl C.

Answer:
Cheryl, your 2 gallon Red Wing butter churn is valued around $400. $200 for the churn and $200 for the lid if you were to sell them separately. Al Kohlman

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Hello, I have a small Red Wing (I think) spongeware bowl that was passed down to me from my grandmother. It measures 5 3/8 inches across from the top outside edge. I was at an antique show several years ago and a dealer was asking $600 for an identical bowl. I asked him why that one was so much more than any other ones he had and he said that the 5 inch bowl is very rare. Is this true? The bottom is about 3 inches across and it has 6 raised "ribs " around the outside. Thank you for any information you can give me as to it’s value. Let me know if you need a picture.

Linda P. It’s in perfect condition

Answer:
Linda, the Red Wing 5 " sponged panel bowl is the rarest of these bowls. If the bowl has dark outstanding sponge of Red and Blue, they can demand $600. The lighter the sponge the less the value. Al Kohlman

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I owned about 25 years ago, A 2 Gallon Red Wing crock with Bail Handles, Does anyone know how many were made, And does anyone know of one that could be purchased, I am very interested in owning one again, The one I had, Had a schard missing out of the backside, Like a saw had cut it,
Please let Me Know, Tracy O.

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Tracy, a 2 gallon Red Wing crock with bail handles is quite rare and would be impossible to know how many were ever manufactured. Maybe one of our readers might either have one or know of one. Good luck on your quest. Al Kohlman