3 gallon elephant ear crock

Question:
I just purchased this #3 Minnesota stoneware oval, bottom marked, and very blue piece. The other outstanding feature is that one of the workers scribed some multiplication problem in the wet clay, which was glazed over. I was wondering what this might be worth, since the Minnesota oval is uncommon. The crock is in perfect condition, and the numbers scribed on do photograph. I hope its worth more than I paid for it….. Thanks Craig
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3 gallon crock with 1 1/2 inch wing

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at a flea market yesterday I saw a 3gal crock w a one and a half inch wing. I thought that was unusual, isnt the smallest wing 2 inches?? can i get info about the 1 1/2 " wing please. I’m kind of kicking my self for not buying the piece. Gail
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Red WIng M 1482, Charles Murphy Designer

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Hi, this bowl was handed down to us several years ago. It was originally bought by my wife’s mother or grandmother, but we don’t really know when. It’s in perfect condition, the base is about 5" diameter, and it has a 12" diameter at the tips of the 16 spikes. The number under the base is M-1482. We’re interested in anything you can tell us about it. Thanks! Steve

 

Answer: Hello

Charles Murphy designed this piece, along with several others with this spiked style, in 1955. the glaze looks to be a fleck tan. Value is around 65.00, it’s hard to find these with all the points intact. thanks, steve n rose

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3 gallon target crock

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Hi, I recently purchased this crock and I was hoping you may be able to tell me a little more about it and how much it may be worth. It appears in pretty good condition with normal wear. It measures 10 and 1/2 inches tall and 10 inches across the top. It has a cobalt blue marking on the front and something on the back that looks like numbers but they are hard to see. Thanks, Denise
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bottom of jug photo

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this is the same piece and same question i just wanted to include another picture showing the bottom of the 1 gallon salt glaze jug, can you tell me how and where i view the answer to the question? this is the 1 gallon salt glaze jug
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Red Wing Vase 1554

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I have a Red Wing vase, # 1554. I’m sure I’ve had it about 50 years. No chips or cracks. What is the value? Thank you. Betty

Answer: Hi Betty

it was designed in 1957, so you dates are correct. Value is around 50.00. thanks, steve n rose

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6 gallon butter churn

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I have a 6 gallon butter churn,includes lid and dasher. I have been searching to establish a value of this piece and have been unsuccessful. It has one hairline crack but all and all it is in good condition I have enclosed several pictures for your assistance. http://i54.tinypic.com/5ogg7l.jpg http://i52.tinypic.com/26068bc.jpg http://i53.tinypic.com/v3lmr5.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/n181hy.jpg

Thanks, Joan

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