Monthly Archives: July 2009

Albany Slip Minnesota Stoneware crock

Question:
Hi, I picked up a crock at a garage sale this week in coon Rapids Minnesota. It stands about 7 inches tall and measures 6 1/4 on the bottom. It has one chunk out towards the bottom, but other than that it seems like it’s in pretty good shape. It must have had a lid at one time? I happended to show it to one of your members (whom I just met today by happenstance) and he told me about your site. I was suprised when I saw the age of the item. Any info would be appeciated. Especially the value – of course :)
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15 gallon medium wing crock

Question:
What is the value of my 1915 15 gallon Red Wing crock with handles in excellant condition, no cracks. Used to make sourkraut with grandma years ago. Any info you can provide would be helpful.
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8 gallon red wing crock

Question:
I have an 8-gallon Red Wing Crock I want to sell. It has wire/wooden handles and says Onion in the label area. Red Wing Minnesota. What is the value of this item please.
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Pretty Red Wing Ashtray

Question:
Hello A freind has a Red Wing ashtray red in color. Back says Red Wind Potteries "Pretty Redwing" U.S.A. Front has a profile naked Indian Woman. Cant you give app. value Thanks Gloria

Answer: Hi Gloria, these usuallly sell for 150-200.00, in perfect condition. thanks, steve n rose

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25 gallon crock with Union Stoneware Company marking

Question:
Hi, I have a 25 Red Wing Crock with a maple leaf and an oval stamp that has Union Stoneware Co. the crock is in good condition. I can’t find any cracks or chips. It also has a round piece of wood that is the top, but it is broken in half. (I have both halves) I am curious as to the value, and a good sales outlet, i.e. eBay, or your classified, etc… Thank you very much for your time
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4 gallon birch leaf churn

Question:
Hello, my Mother has a 4 gallon union stoneware churn and she wanted to know a little more about it and what it might be worth. I don’t know if the stick is original, it’s just a cross shape inside. Thanks. Kevin
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2009 RWCS Convention Survey Link Still Available

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Brushed Ware Crane vase and two 163 vases

Question:
I just bought a home built in 1923 and found three pottery items in an attic storage closet. The one is similar to another submission,"crane series" however the matching pair are mysterious to me. Both the pair and the Crane are stamped on the bottom with "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Redwing, Minnesota" in circle. The pair of vases are numbered 163. Please let me know.

Answer: Hello

These are Red Wing items, circa 1930. You don’t mention a size, both shapes came in 3 different sizes. Value is around 100.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 404 vase

Question:
I purchased this vase at our local Goodwill and would like to know a little bit about it and what it’s worth. It stands 12 1/4" tall, has a salmon color on the inside and I can’t tell if it’s a gray or light blue on the outside. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The bottom is marked Red Wing USA 404. Thank you for your time.

Answer: Hi

this vase was designed in 1952. Part of the art pottery line. The glaze is called luster grey. Value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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