8 gallon large wing crock with lid

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I’ve attached pictures of a crock that my husbands mother made pickles in. It has metal and wood handles and a lid. The only chip is on the lid. Can you tell me anything about it and what the value might be. The stamp that says "Patented in 1916 or 1917 I believe, I’ve attached a picture. It also has a oval mark that your sources say was probably placed on it between 1917 and 1918. Charlene
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Wine Merchants jug

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Got this wine merchants jug. The oval looks like red wing, but I dont know for sure. Could you please tell me for sure if this is red wing and its value. Its in great shape. Thank you and have a nice day. Brian
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5 gallon Red Wing Churn

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We have a 5 gallon Red Wing Crock Markings are :- a large blue 5 at top – a large Red Wing in the center – a blue oval stamp 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 which is difficult to read but I believe it says : " RED WING " " UNION STONEWARE CO " " ???? " " RED WING MINN " as per the attached 2 photos. Please advise authenticity and approx value. Thank you, Jack & Delores
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20 gallon Red Wing Crock

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I have a 20 gallon crock that I know nothing about. It measures 20" tall and 19" accross the lip on top. 2 wire handles. The only damage is a chip by the handle. No cracks, lines or other chips. I’ve enclosed a photo. Please tell me about my crock. Barb
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8 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

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I have a red wing water cool #8 on the outside above emblem, good condition, spigot is with it although the spigot is not in usable shape, handle wires are in place. Any info regarding price or anything else you can tell me will be greatly appreciated,,,THANKS Carl
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4 gallon reverse birch leaf

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My Grandmother passed away and I got some of her crocks. She has some very mint condition red wings. This is a 4 gallon red wing union butter churn with lid and stick. No chips or nicks. I need to clean the front which you will see in the picture. Something spilt down it a bit. It has the oval above the birch leaves. No ski oval though. Can you please approximate its value for me? Thanks you for your time. I really enjoy the site!
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