Vintage Red Wing #3 Crock with 2" Wing Circa 1930s

This Red Wing #3 crock is in great vintage condition. The graphics display well. The crock is not without character. There is a factory clay void on the top of the rim as well as small exterior clay voids. There is a 5" hairline to the lower back which intersects a "Y" hairline in the bottom as shown in the photos. There is a small 3/16" clay void in the bottom.

Overall Dimensions: Height: 10 3/4" Diameter: 10 3/8" Weight: 12 lbs.

Shipping – *Free to the Lower 48 States (see below)

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Crocks make excellent gifts for any occasion and continue to become rare and are found being passed on as family heirlooms from generation to generation.

Red Wing crocks make a wonderful addition to your home décor and larger ones make great end tables when outfitted with a rustic wooden or cut-glass top. They can be used stand-alone or considered for floral arrangements as well as dried arrangements. They make great poolside towel holders or even fireplace wood or kindling holders. The possibilities are endless.

This is the first version of the Red Wing logo which appears more orange in color and was manufactured between 1906 and 1930. As time progressed from 1906 the size of the wing was reduced from 6” to 4" and finally 2".

After 142 years in business, the iconic Red Wing Stoneware pottery company closed its doors in September 2019. The company cited low-cost competitors as a reason for ceasing manufacturing and sales.

Red Wing crocks production was started in Red Wing Minnesota in 1861 by Paul Rand. While the company has operated under several names, Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery was originally established in 1877. The name was changed again in 1906 to Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. at which time the red wing trademark was adopted. The company continued with this name until 1936 when the name was changed for the last time to Red Wing Potteries.

These vintage glazed, hand-thrown, kiln-fired crocks were used prior to the introduction of refrigeration. American households used them to hold food such as butter, salted meat, and pickled vegetables. These stoneware crocks were durable, economical, and watertight even without the glaze.

To assure you receive the best care for your purchase, we personally package each crock to maintain consistency and provide the most possible protection during its travel to its new owner. We are told we "Gorilla-proof" them. Crocks are shipped via FedEx Ground and are insured for the full amount of your purchase.

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