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4 gallon salt glaze jug

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I have sent you a picture of my 4 gallon salt glaze jug. Can you tell me if it is Red Wing? and it’s value? It does have a small chip in the base in the back. Thank You Trevor

 

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50-gallon red wing crock with spigot

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I have a 50-gallong red wing crock and great condition. The question I have is that it has a spigot on it. "Did it come from the manufacture with the spigot on it, or was this post-manufacture added?" I do not know if it could be worth more or less, because of the spigot? Lynn
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3 gallon stoneware jug

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I have the following 3 stoneware jugs that were handed dowm to me from my dad who acquired them from his dad. My dad was born in 1902 in Wisconsin and at age 5 the family had moved to Baltimore, so these jugs date either 1800s from the Heuer Farm in Wisconsin or 1900s from the Baltimore Farm. I know the one is a Beehive – It has some damage (see photos) and what looks like it could be a bullet hole (Civil War maybe – target practice?) The other is a 3 Gallon Brown/Tan Jug with a number 3 in what looks like its a heart. The smaller jug is a 1 Gallon Whiskey Jug with a very old wooden stopper that won’t come out. Can you shed any light on these…maker/value etc…) From what I remember as a little girl, they came with the family from Wisconsin so may have been in the family for some time prior to 1907. This photo is of the Beehive Jug. Other 2 below. Thanks.

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Salmon Color vase

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I have had this piece in a collection from my grandmother and has always considered to be unique. I would like to know more of the history of the style and what the value of it is, and also where would I list it to see what offers I could get. I have three photos of it but this will only let me upload 1 file. It is 5 inches tall, mouth of opening is 3.75 inches wide and body at its widest point is 4 inches. A pretty pale peachy salmon color is intriguing. Thank You, Stephenie Stites

Answer: Hi Stephenie

the shape number escapes me, but this dates to the early 40′s. Not part of any particular line, per se. Value is around 25.00 or so. ebay is probably best if you are looking to sell this one. thanks, steve n rose

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question from: stites2006@msn.com

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I came across this piece in a pottery collection of my grandmother. I have never used it but always condidered it to be a unique peice. I would like to know the history of this style and what my value is – and where would I consider listng it to see what offers I may get.

I have more than one image of the peice but this will only let me upload one file.

Thank you!

Stephenie Stites
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