Question:
I have a red wing crock about 5GL embossed with a woodland scene and a stag and a doe. under the deer looks like a masonic symbol It has a note inside that says it was once owned by mike holm MN longest serving sec. of state . I looked him up and he was a shriner I think it was a presention peice to him, but not sure. need more info if you could help . thanks gary gehrke cass lake MN

Answer: Hi Gary

A lot of these lobby/sand jars were used in commercial places of business. There is a circle mark under the deer, but that is from where a spigot hole was on some coolers done by another company. It could have belonged to him, but I don’t think it’s a masonic symbol. still a nice item, if bottom marked, value is 350.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose