This is obviously a Chicken Water-er but I am not sure why the BLUE OVAL STAMP READS:
CAJON OR BARON? (cant really make it out) STONEWARE COMPANY along with the normal RED WING/ RED WING, MINN wording on the blue stamp.
This measures 7 inches tall and around 5 1/2 to 6 inches across the top or the openeing feeding area.
It also reads PATENED APRIL 7 1885 over the opening and UNION STONEWARE CO RED WING MINN on the bottom or back.
I also would like to know its value and offical name of this water-er.
Any info on this item would be very appreciated. I thank you in advance and hope to hear from you soon.
Kind Regards,
David
Answer:
David, you have the early Red Wing “Eureka” chicken drinking fountains. They came in 1/2, 1 & 2 gallon sizes and were produce somewhat in the area of 1900 or so. The Red Wing oval reads ‘Red Wing Union Stoneware CO Red Wing, Minn” Value for your Eureka fountain in perfect condition is between $100 & $125. Al Kohlman