cookie Jar

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My Mother recently died and left me this cookie jar. I was wonderingif you could tell me anything about it. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael Baker
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Red Wing #735

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My mom & dad have a Red Wing Pitcher. It is blue, 1/2 gallon, #735 on the bottom. What is it really called and what is its value? Thanks, Sara

Answer: Sara, could you send me a picture? I’m thinking this is stoneware. The numbers don’t jive with anything that I have. thanks, steve n rose

Update 17 August 07: This is the Swirl Pitcher from the Gypsy Trail Plain Patten. There is a picture of it in the Ray Reiss Dinneware book.

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Friar Tuck cookie Jar

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Hello, I have a Red Wing blue monk cookie jar that says "Thou Shalt Not Steal" on it. It has the Red Wing mark on the bottom. This was my grandmother’s cookie jar; she died in 1956. I am curious as to what this piece, which is in perfect condition, is worth. There are patent numbers on the bottom of the piece. I can’t read the beginnings of the numbers, but one number ends in 30328. I believe the other numbers end in 329 and 330. I would really appreciate your expert opinion as to its value. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Christine
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Merrileaf Pattern

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I am resending my question. I just realized that I sent too many pictures on my previous message and that the maximum size is 2MB. So I am resubmitting my question and only ONE picture. Thanks. China (Merrileaf pattern) is in very good condition and I would appreciate an approximate value. It was purchased in early 60′s. Set includes the following: 8 dinner plates 6 salad plates 7 fruit bowls 6 cereal bowls 7 coffee cups 4 saucers sugar/creamer set 1 meat platter 2 serving bowls 1 large salad bowl 1 divided vegetable bowl butter dish cover (plate is missing) 2 ashtrays Thanks.
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Kashmir Dinnerware

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Hi My mother has a complete set of the Kashmir Like China Pattern dinnerware. It has been boxed up and is in mint condition. I beleive it is a 12 piece place setting. I know she has a pitcher, two platters and 2 or 3 serving dishes. We were just wondering what the value of this may be? How would we go about selling it? My mother is trying to decide if she should sell it or give it to a family member. We appreciate any information you could give us. Thank you- Patsy Opsal
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Chef Cookie Jar

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I have a cookie jar that belonged to my grandmother. We always called it "Pierre." It is about 12" tall, and in excellent condition. It has tremendous sentimental value to me, but I would be curious about it’s actual worth. I would love to know how old it actually is, where it was made, etc.
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Bakeware (Oomph)

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I have a set of 26 pieces from an estate sale. The pitcher is marked Red Wing and I found it to be Provencial Oomph. The rest are a covered casserole, 8 dinner plates, 8 dessert plates, and 8 mugs. None of these are marked. Are they RW?
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