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Would you have an answer to this question? A number of my neighbors, including myself, have used Redwing crocks that predate WWII. Most of us ferment cabbage to produce sauerkraut. Because sauerkraut is acidic we began to wonder about its affect on the glazing and if it’s possible for the acid to leach lead out of the glazing? Did the old crocks have an internal glazing that contained lead? Is it dangerous to use these crocks to produce food that is acidic? Thank you. Respectfully, Eric Enberg Sr.
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Category Archives: Stoneware
15 gallon double birch leaf and 6 gallon birch leaf crocks
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I have a 15 gallon croc with four brich leaves. Do you know the value of it. How much does it go down in pricing with a few hairline cracks? Thanks for all your help. I also have a 6 gallon crock with two birch leaves. Do you happen to know the value of that? Heidi
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5 gallon Red Wing Crock – no handles
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My grandma has a 5 gallon crock without handles and is wondering how much it is worth. It’s in good condition (no cracks or chips). The picture shows the detailing on the front of the crock. Heidi
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5 gallon Red Wing Jugs
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I have two large stoneware jugs. They have a large number five on them and the redwing icon. They have a flat ridge about 1/2 in around the top before the handles. How much are they worth? Marty
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Little brown jug from a 1950’s Minnesota Gopher/Michigan football game
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I have a miniature "little brown jug" from a 1950’s Minnesota Gopher/Michigan football game. Another site identified it as red wing pottery, but I cannot find anything anywhere about it. It is in perfect condition. Please help me id it and determine approximate value. Thank you! Jolie
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6 & 10 Red Wing Union Stoneware Crocks
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I have a couple of Redwind Union Stoneware crocks, one with a 6 and one with a 10. The one with the 10 was Patented on Dec. 21, 1915. What can you tell me about these crocks? Thank you, Jim La Fortune
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8 Gallon Red Wing Crock with double leaf
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What is the value of a #8redwing crock with the double leaf design? And has a wooden top with it. Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Denise
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6 gallon Red Wing, 3 gallon and 10 gallon birch leaf
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Hello again, I am submitting photo of 3 different crocks. A #10 crock with no visible cracks. A #3 crock with a crack on the bottom. Both with leaves and no oval stamp. And lastly a #6 crock with the red wing, and some chipping but no visible cracks. I was curious about the significance between the leaves and wing decoration, as well as the lack of oval. Does this hinder age identification? Again I’d appreciate any information regarding age and value. Thanks again I appreciate the help. Mindi
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Collection of Shoulder Jugs
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Hello again, I am posting photos of two #4 jugs we have inherited. I know nothing of their uses or of their worth. I do not believe either to be cracked, but there are some minor chips. I have posted two photos so you can see their markings, and the tops with handles. I would appreciate any information u can provide to their age, worth, and what they were used for. Thank you very much for your time. MIndi
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Collection of Red Wing 2 gallon Crocks wings and leaves
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Hello, my name is Mindi. I have a big collection of crocks after we cleaned out my grandparents home. They were obviously well used. These are just 4 of the #2 crocks I have and was curious about their estimated worth, age, significance between ovals. wings and leaves, and brief history of the products & their uses etc.. First crock (right to left) has a small hairline crack from the top down to the "2". Second crock also has a crack along the side. Third has no visible damage. And fourth has minor chipping on the rim, but no cracks. All are measured approx 10 1/2" high and 9 1/2" wide. Thank you so much for any information. Mindi
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