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If someone could take a minute to respond, I would greatly appreciate it. A neighbor just gave me a lemonade or beverage dispenser to have a silent auction at my garage sale this week to raise some money to help pay my dog’s vet bill. It includes a dispenser, a crock like stand and the cover to the dispenser (which was dropped and broke but could be cleanly repaired). She said she won this 3 piece set at an employee picnic for Schweigert Meats back in the 60′s or 70′s and believes it had belonged to the owner at one time. It has some decals on it that say "Enjoy Refreshing Lemonade". I thought it was yellow ware pottery but I brought it into an antique shop and a couple of the dealers told me it was probably "unmarked" Red Wing Pottery? One piece does have a raised mark on the bottom that says USA. Is it possible that this was Red Wing? Is there Red Wing pottery that is not marked Red Wing? Should I take some pictures and send them to you? If this is not som! ething you help with, can you direct me to someone who may specialize in this and could help? Thank you for your time and assistance. Merri Quick
If someone could take a minute to respond, I would greatly appreciate it. A neighbor just gave me a lemonade or beverage dispenser to have a silent auction at my garage sale this week to raise some money to help pay my dog’s vet bill. It includes a dispenser, a crock like stand and the cover to the dispenser (which was dropped and broke but could be cleanly repaired). She said she won this 3 piece set at an employee picnic for Schweigert Meats back in the 60′s or 70′s and believes it had belonged to the owner at one time. It has some decals on it that say "Enjoy Refreshing Lemonade". I thought it was yellow ware pottery but I brought it into an antique shop and a couple of the dealers told me it was probably "unmarked" Red Wing Pottery? One piece does have a raised mark on the bottom that says USA. Is it possible that this was Red Wing? Is there Red Wing pottery that is not marked Red Wing? Should I take some pictures and send them to you? If this is not som! ething you help with, can you direct me to someone who may specialize in this and could help? Thank you for your time and assistance. Merri Quick
Answer:
Merri, your lemonade cooler is not Red Wing. I am not sure who the manufacturer is, so I am of little help that way. You mention that the cooler was dropped and broke. This will have a major impact on the value. My best quess on it’s worth would be in the $30 to $50 range. Good luck. Al Kohlman