Vase with bulbouse shaped vase

Question:
Please provide an identification of the piece, the time period it was produced, the rarity/desirability of the item and a range of possible value*. Vase – Off -white in color on the outside, light green on the inside. 14" tall with a 6" opening on the top. Bulbous shaped base. Condition is excellent..no chips, cracks or scratches. Thank you for your time. Michelle Tomczik

Answer: Hi Michelle

is there a number on the bottom? I’m having a hard time finding the shape number. thanks, steve n rose

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Magnolia Dinnerware: cup, saucer, plates, sauce dish

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8×10 1/2" Dinner Plate, 8x 6" plates, 8x 5"bowl, 8x cup & saucer. Description" green, yellow, gray flower with leaves, plates are square in shape. All in excellent condition..no chips or cracks. Please provide an identification of the piece, the time period it was produced and the rarity/desirability of the items and a range of possible value. Thank you, Michelle

 

 

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Collection – emailed for more info

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Probably a strange question. I have about 20 pieces of stoneware, most redwing, that i would like to sell. What do you suggest. The key item is a 3 gallon water cooler that has never been used. I have pictures of everything if you need. I will sell cheap if someone will come get them. I live in missouri. if you want to call me 417-876-7104… Thanks for your time. Herb

question from: hdaniels000@gmail.com

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Red Wing #3 crock

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I recently purchased an old Red Wing #3 crock at a consignment shop for $90. The condition is good/very good with no cracks in or outside, but some minor chipping around the mouth of the crock. It’s decorations have good color, a 4" red wing and an oval that according to your webside dates it to 1917-1918. According to the consignment shop, the owner’s grandmother used to make pickles in it and that is our intended purpose. Could you please give me any info you have on this crock and it’s approximate value? Thanks! Brett
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question from: ttorhorst@lathropclark.com

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I have an Utica alligator umbrella stand that needs restoration….(we are in Madison, Wisconsin). With Red Wing just up the road I was hoping there is a qualifed restorer or restoration operation just over the boarder…

Do you recommend a stoneware restorer ?

Thanks. Tibby.
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5 gallon Red Wing Salt Glaze Crock – emailed for better photo

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I have what I believe is a 5 gallon Red Wing Salt Glaze Crock. It has some white staining on the outside, no identifying stamps, and some chipping on the handles. I also have a Salt Glaze lid that fits the crock, but do not believe belongs to the crock. It has several chips and nicks. I would appreciate any other information regarding these pieces including dates and value. Thank you, Michelle

 

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Montmartre cups and saucers

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Any idea what pattern these might be? I have two identical hand-painted teacups with saucers. One saucer has the number "197" on the bottom, the other saucer has the number "127". They have what appears to be a monkey on them. Ron

 

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