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8 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

Question:
I have this 8 Gal, RW water cooler. it appears to be hand thrown though i could be wrong it does not have handles nor is there a place for them and there is a cork where the spigot would be. no chips. there is a crack shaped like a crow foot to the left of the red wing. as u can see in the picture and there is no lid. would love to know more about this interesting piece. Any info would be great! Best Regards, Zac
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4 gallon Elephant Ear Crock

Question:
I heard that the two birch leaf design was made prior to 1909 by Red Wing and these were made for Sears. I have a 4 gal. crock that has the number 4 with a line with 2 leafs that hang down from this line. There is no oval and has handles on the sides. I think these are called elephant ear handles. Am I correct on my answer? What is the value of this crock? Thank you. Tom
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4 gallon salt glaze butter churn

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i have a 4 gallon salt glaze butter churn cobalt with 4 mark at the top that looks like a H and under that is a sideway 8 then a beehive and target what do i do to sell it, i found it in my 120yr farmhouse in stevens point wis. Michael
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Madonna pice small version

Question:
I have a mini Madonna exactly like the large Madonna numbered #757 without the planter attached. It measures 2 3/4" high and weighs about 2oz’s. It also has the initials JW incised in the back on the bottom. Do you think this is a salesmans sample or a lunch hour piece, or what do you think? Thanks for your help. Debra

Answer: Hi Debra

not sure what to think, I doubt it’s a Red Wing item, a few other companies made similiar Madonna pieces, I would guess this is one of them. I can’t really give you value either. wish I could be of more help, thanks, steve n rose

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