{"product_id":"antique-stoneware-crock-red-wing-union-2-gallon-red-wing-pottery","title":"Antique Stoneware Crock - Red Wing Union Pottery 2 Gallon Pantry Jar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully timeworn piece of American utilitarian pottery, this antique two-gallon crock was produced by Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. in Red Wing, Minnesota. Its creamy Bristol glaze is punctuated by the classic blue \u003ccode\u003e2\u003c\/code\u003e, rust-red wing emblem, and blue oval company stamp, with generations of staining and wear giving the surface plenty of genuine old-crock character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with no major structural damage noted. There is substantial brown staining and discoloration concentrated around the lower portion, along with scratches, rubbing, glaze wear, small pits and imperfections throughout. Several chips and areas of glaze loss are present along the bottom edge, as photographed. White residue is present inside the crock. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 2 Gallons\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 10.25\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 9.75\"\u003cbr\u003eOpening Diameter: 8\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approximately 10 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlazed stoneware \/ ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Wing Union Stoneware Co.\u003cbr\u003eRed Wing, Minnesota, USA\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1918-1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Wing Union Stoneware Co. was created through the 1906 merger of several Red Wing pottery operations. The familiar wing logo was subsequently adopted, and the company's markings and decoration help place this example in the early 20th century. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heavy staining is actually rather handsome on this one and gives it a more primitive, utilitarian look than pristine collector examples. Display it alone as an early American pottery piece or use it for dried branches, wooden utensils, rolled textiles, or other non-food display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal two-gallon capacity mark.\u003cbr\u003eClassic red wing decoration.\u003cbr\u003eBlue Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. oval stamp.\u003cbr\u003eCream\/white Bristol glaze.\u003cbr\u003eHeavy authentic surface wear and staining.\u003cbr\u003eNo lid included.\u003cbr\u003eDue to its age, staining, and unidentified interior residue, I would sell this as a decorative collectible rather than recommend it for food storage.\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181512343724,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/DD43DFFA-78F3-4C5B-A6F8-27A664787F5F.jpg?v=1789093744","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/antique-stoneware-crock-red-wing-union-2-gallon-red-wing-pottery","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}