Featured in this lot we have a six gallon red wing glazed crock originating for the early 20th century. Red Wing Union Stoneware, now Red Wing Pottery, refers to American stoneware, pottery, or dinnerware items made by a company initially set up in Red Wing, Minnesota, in 1861 by German immigrant John Paul, which changed its names several times until finally settling on Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. The pottery factory that started in 1861 continues to the present day under the names of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware. This crock is marked across the front reading "6 - Red Wing - Union Stoneware Co. - Red Wing, Minn." with some of the Union Stoneware covered and "Patented Dec 21th 1915". The piece shows a metal and wood carry handles on each side. The crock shows good condition overall with a crack in the front and three iron bands across the piece. The piece measures 14 1/2" tall by 12 3/4" in diameter.