Authentic antique Red Wing 5-gallon stoneware crock with the Union Oval stamp — a definitive early 1900s example from one of the most collected American stoneware makers. ⚠️ Freight shipping required. Please message us for a shipping quote before purchasing. Local pickup welcome.
The Union Oval mark places this crock in the Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. period, approximately 1894–1906, when Red Wing and several other Minnesota potteries consolidated operations. This transitional mark is among the more historically significant Red Wing identifiers, and collectors specifically seek it. The 5-gallon size is a strong display format. Salt glaze is intact. Cobalt decoration present. No chips or cracks. Handle solid.
Condition: Very Good. No structural damage. Age-appropriate surface character. Union Oval mark clear.
