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Hi Rose & Steve, I aquired this little "jug" at a yard sale. It has a small chip at the back of the top hole. Any idea what is is or might be worth? Thank you so much. Rebecca
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5 gallon Red Wing Crock no oval or handles
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Hello Al, I have a crock which I think is a "Red Wing" it has a red wing in blue and the #5 in red, however it does not have the "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co." signature below. It it is glazed, and has 1 tiny hairline crack on one of the sides of it. Is this a Red Wing? And if so how much might it be worth? Thank you. Rebecca
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Hamms Bear
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I have a Hamms bear bank, it has a boarder on it trying to find out what it’s worth. What the history on the bears, suppose to be a brown, black with out a boarder and with one. Thanks Brenda
Answer: Hi Brenda
most of the Hamm’s bears sell for around 300.00 or so. there are a few variations, brown, for example. condition and paint loss will also vary the selling price. thanks, steve n rose
Orleans pieces: candle holders, pitcher and casserole
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The following Orleans pieces were donated to our non-profit store and we’d appreciated an estimate of their current value. All are in excellent condition except one candlestick holder has two small chips on its top rim. Thank you. – Teapot with lid, creamer, sugar bowl with lid, 9" tall pitcher, salt and pepper shakers, casserole with cover, pair of candlestick holders (7" wide, 4" tall, one has two chips in top rim). Alison
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4 or 5 gallon red wing water cooler
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I have a 4 or 5 gallon red wing water cooler, I believe its a 5 not sure. It does have some cracks in it and it leaks out of the spicket. How much would this be worth? Lynn
Answer: Lynn, Most of the hand turned water coolers had the gallon number stamped in the bottom. With a crack the value may be around $200. Jeff
Tampico 32 oz, 6.5 in pitcher
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Easy question for you though I have been unable to find an answer, thus far. What is the value of a Tampico 32 oz, 6.5 in pitcher? The piece is in excellent condition.Rich.
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Stoneware Pedestal bowl
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I have crock type pottery pedestal bowl, 11" in dia. and pedestal is 4 & 3/4" in dia. and the height is 3 and 3/8 inches. No markings except from those created by the firing process on sides of bowl. Red Wing is shallowly incised on bottom and the glaze nearly obscures the mark so I have written it on paper underneath the actual mark. Is it Red Wing and what is the worth? Karen
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Stoneware Pedestal Bowl
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I have crock type pottery pedestal bowl, 11" in dia. and pedestal is 4 & 3/4" in dia. and the height is 3 and 3/8 inches. No markings except from those created by the firing process on sides of bowl. Red Wing is shallowly incised on bottom and the glaze nearly obscures the mark so I have written it on paper underneath the actual mark. Is it Red Wing and what is the worth? Karen
Answer: Karen, Red Wing did make these bowls. Value would be between $40 and $50. Jeff
question from: karenfogg@hotmail.com
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I have crock type pottery pedestal bowl, 11" in dia. and pedestal is 4 & 3/4" in dia. and the height is 3 and 3/8 inches. No markings except from those created by the firing process on sides of bowl. Red Wing is shallowly incised on bottom and the glaze nearly obscures the mark so I have written it on paper underneath the actual mark. Is it Red Wing and what is the worth?
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question from: karenfogg@hotmail.net
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I just bought a RED WING stoneware (crock type clay and glaze)bowl at a thrift shop.
It is: 11" in outside diameter
Pedistal= 4 and 3/4 inches in diameter
Height= 3 and 3/8 inches
Red Wing is shallowly impressed on base and the glaze
nearly obscures it.
Let me know if the images came through