Monthly Archives: January 2009

40 gallon double birch leaf

Question:
We have recently acquired a 40 gallon Red Wing crock and we’re wondering what’s it worth? There is no lid with it. It’s in very good condition with no visible cracking and has been used every year for making sauerkraut by my inlaws. The seal at the bottom says Union Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minn. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Pretty Red Wing Ashtray

Question:
i have a pretty redwing ashtray w/ the bust of the women on it i dont know if there were other colors but its color is a deep red and in excelent condition have not been able to find a price on this iten my understanding is there were not many made do to glaze issuse & was consenerd to wild for the times it belonged to my aunt in moline ill i inhertened it 20 years ago just cant find that answer whats she worth thanks

Answer: Hello, I’m pretty sure she came in the one glaze color. Dates to the 50’s. They are an interesting form…. value is around 300.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon jug, 2 gallon butter churn, 12 gallon watercooler

Question:
I have 3 Red Wing items that I am interested in knowing the value of : All 1) 12" Butter (2) churn with lid 2) 12" Water Cooler with Hinman Milker Mankato,MN advertising logo 3) 17" Jug (5) with Handle All items have some wear along the bottom edge but otherwise are not cracked. Would appreciate knowing the value and /or other information on these items. Thanks Karla M. Kritz
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6 gallon red wing, bail handles

Question:
I have an old Red Wing Crock. It is marked with a ‘6’ and states ‘Patented Dec. 21st 1915’. Both handles are still attached and has one small crack on the back side approx 6.5". Crock stands approx 14.5" tall and is approx 12" wide. I was given this by my grandmother and would like any information available on this piece. I’ve attached photo of front and back. Thank you! Michele Mannisto
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Wax Sealer, Minnesota Stamp (M5)

Question:
What is "Albany slip"? I found a book titled "Redwing Stoneware" by Dan & Gail DePasquale & Larry Peterson. On page 113 there is a picture of my wax seal crock. It states that the only Redwing wax seal ever to be found to be marked was the 1 quart barrel, but the jar I have is clearly marked on the bottom and is a 1 gallon size. It states the value at $100 to $150.
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Red Wing 682

Question:
Hi I just purchased this vase and I am wondering when it was made and a value? It is blue and purple in color has a red wing pottery sticker and is about 13in tall and is marked on the bottom redwing usa 682. thank you paul

Answer: Hi Paul, this was designed in 1960, a decorator line shape, but this has the steroline glaze, Hyacinth. Value around 100.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red WIng 901

Question:
I have a 7 inch by 3 1/2 inch by 3 inch rectangular robins egg blue with speckles on it planter?? I think. It is marked onthe bottom red wing USA 901. Can you tell me anything you know about this very cute but unusual item?

Answer: It was designed in 1964. There is a blue glaze that would match your description. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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