5 gallon Red Wing Crock

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I have a crock that I am looking for some information about. I met a gentleman at an antique show that was selling books about Red Wing Crocks and could not tell me much about it.

The crock is a 5 gallon I beleive milk holder. It is 11" in diameter and is straight up for 12". It then tapers to an opening of 6 1/2". It has the original wire and wooden handle. It also has the original stoneware top. I was told because of the Red Wing emblem that is on it, the products date is from 1915 to 1930.

I currently have terminal cancer and will need to sell it. Can you give me any idea what it might be worth and if anyone in your organization might be interested?

I am afraid I have dial-up so can not attach a picture at this time. I could ask a friend to send one if needed. Thanks, Carla

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Deer Lobby Jar with note

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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

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Ball lock jar, Saffron Ware

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Hello, In my grandparents canning cellar in Minnesota 30 years ago, I came across a ball locking jar which I believe is Red Wing Saffron stoneware as its the creamy yellow color glaze with the banded 2 brown stripes with a white stripe inside. It has the Red Wing ball lock lid and bail, and may be 1 or 2 gallons. It also has the wire bail handle with black wood turned holder. Can you tell me anything about it like when it was made or produced and its rareness or not? What sizes they came in? JohnPatrick
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Red Wing 1087

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I have a Red Wing #1087, made in USA. I don’t know how to do a picture. It reminds me of a sea shell, but it is a vase? light green, vine of leaves going up both sides. approx. 5 1/2 inches tall, beige on the inside. I would appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you so much…Gail

Answer: Hi Gail

your vase is from the early 1940′s. Value is around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red WIng Tea Cooler

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Can you tell me if red wing ever made a Tea Cooler, I have got red wing water coolers. But I ran across what looks like a water cooler the blue gray look, and all it has on it is (Tea Cooler). Thanks, Kennet
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question from: Sandyo74@hotmail.com

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I bought this teapot in a antique store. The tag said "Gold Teapot" There was no other information about it, but since I collect teapots, I bought it! There is no writing on it, no numbers, just a plain teapot that’s a little weird looking. It has a real sharp pointy spout and it feels like it weighs about 5 lbs, but I’m not sure of the exact weight, but it’s heavy! It also has a strange symbol on both sides. It looks to me like a the letter "H" written in cursive and the number "3" written backwards. I just want to know what type of teapot it is. Is it old? Is it worth something? Just wondering! Thank you for your time!
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question from: tjamescarroll@gmail.com

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I have a large (over 70 pieces) collection of 1800 -1910 blue spongeware (bowls, pitchers, plates, cups, mush cups and saucers, etc.) that I would like to sell. It would be terrific to sell as a collection or in pieces. I know the market is down, however, I assume there is still an inherent value to these items. Is there any suggestion as to how to go about this most efficiently? I tried eBay but had lackluster results. Any direction on this is greatly appreciated. The picture attached is only a portion of the collection and I also have brown Bennington ware from the early 20th Century to sell.
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