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we recently purchased this 5-gallon salt-glazed jug. would you be able to comment on the possibility of it being red wing? thanks for your time.
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we recently acquired an atypical five-gallom brown top, zinc-glazed shoulder jug. in size and style, it is similar to our other five gallon shoulder jug. however, it is different in that: 1) there is no wing on the jug; 2) the number "5" on the jug is not the typical red wing stamped five but rather a much smaller one-half inch tall number; and 3) the oval reads "red wing potteries, inc. red wing, minn". we have not seen a jug like this; can you shed some information on this find?
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Link Link This 7 3/4" tall, 5 1/2" diameter pitcher was made in a mold I normally associate with saffron ware or sponge band pitchers. There are no markings on the bottom, only 3 stilt marks. I’d like to know the proper name for this and have any idea of a BV? I do have more pictures available. Bill
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I have a redwing crock that was broken during a storm and the patio collasped. I need to find out what it was worth for insurance. I have the pieces stored in a box. It says ‘Red Wing, Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing Minn" Has a stamped red wing and also a blue ’10’ It has a rim around the top with two tunnels (?) for handles I believe. It is whitish glaze and was in good conditon. Thanks for any help. Jeanne

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I have a jug that I got from my Grandparents and was curious as to the history and value of the piece. It is a about 6 3/4 inches tall. Brown glazing and the bottom has the raised, stamped imprint ‘Minnasota Stoneware co redwing minn’ all in capital letters. What can you tell me?
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