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3gallon Red Wing Ice Water cooler, Minnesota Stoneware

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I have a question regarding a red wing \"Ice Water\" cooler. It is a 3 gallon. Very nice markings, no cover. It does have small chips on the handles and a hairline on the inside bottom. The rim is in very good shape. It does not have the oval stamp at the bottom, and I didn\’t see one on the inside or the bottom of the cooler, I am just wondering the significance of this. Thanks for your time. Jeremy


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I have a question regarding a red wing "Ice Water" cooler. It is a 3 gallon. Very nice markings, no cover. It does have small chips on the handles and a hairline on the inside bottom. The rim is in very good shape. It does not have the oval stamp at the bottom, and I didn’t see one on the inside or the bottom of the cooler, I am just wondering the significance of this. Thanks for your time. Jeremy.
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Worlds Fair 1933 Transportation Mug, cream glaze

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Hi, years ago my mother got a tall pitcher from a sale. It is cream color, little over a foot high and has images of old planes, cars, etc. I had once heard that this was made in honor of the World’s Fair. My mother passed in 1976 and I just hung onto it. There are no damages except more of a "crackling" in the glaze. Is this piece of value? Thank you! Cathy
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30 Gallon Red Wing Crock

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I would like to find out the value of My 30 Gallon Crock. 25 inches tall 21 inches diameter. With handles no lid. It says redwing union stone Co. with a red red wing logo. Also says patented Dec 21st 1915. Thanks Chuck
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Red Wing Vase, shape 1296, “Lunch Hour” with names: Elizabeth, Eva and Mary dated 1947

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I have a Hand Painted Red Wing Vase. It has 2 birds on a branch. On reverse side is a sprig of flowers and uner the glaze are the names Elizabeth, Eva and Mary. On the bottom is the factory Stamp and the date Apr 1947. Any info would be appreciated. George

Answer: Hi George

It looks to be a version of shape #1296, which is from 1947. The standard shape was usually done in one solid glaze color, not handpainted like this one. I think you do have a true lunch hour item. These are pretty hard to come by. These can sell for hundreds of dollars. thanks for the pic, it’s a nice find. thanks, steve n rose

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1 gallon salt glazed crock

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Hello, I just returned from estate sale of a 93 year old lady that collected crocks. I purchased a salt glazed crock with only a "1" on the crock. There were no other markings. It is golden/brown in color. The "1" is shaped somewhat like a nail. It is a beautiful piece. I was wondering what the history of it was. Thanks!!!! Jackie

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10 gallon crock with lazy 8 decoration

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I just bought this crock and was wondering if you knew the make, year range and possible value? It has a 10 with a design under it that looks like a bee sting design. There is a small surface crack down the front which was patched. Also, do you know of a way to clean the staining produced from the patch as well? Thanks. Matt
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