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5 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

Question:
While cleaning out an old hunting camp I discovered this Water Cooler with a slight hairline (surface crack) and a slight chip around the rim as shown. There is no lid. Two questions: What is its worth and where can I sell It? Nancy
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Gypsy Trail Plain Swirl pitcher, bottom marked 735

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Steve & Rose: You have received a couple if questions over the years about a pitcher with 735 as a bottom mark. Just so you will know, it is a Gypsy Trail Plain Swirl pitcher made from about 1938 until at least 1944. It came in a wide variety of colors. I am attaching a picture. Terry

Answer: Thanks, Terry

I knew that was familiar, just couldn’t place it. thanks, steve n rose

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Brushed Ware planter and dish

Question:
Hi, Was just wondering if this planter pot and saucer are red wing brushware? There is no marking on the pot. The pot is just under 9"tall and 9" diameter and there is a number ’8′ on the underside of the saucer. Thanks, Rich

Answer: Hi Rich

it’s not a Red Wing shape, most likely done in Ohio, RRP company. Nice form though.. thanks, steve n rose

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Art pottery Collection B-1419 (Belle Kogan designer), M-1517 (Charles Murphy designer), 831 and 1259

Question:
I have five pieces of artware that I can’t find in my books. Could you help me with some answers as to when they were made and the value of each. They are all in perfect condition. Large grey vase with pink on the inside #B1419. Two wall pockets one green one brown #M1517. Brown ashtray #831. Yellow Vase, grey inside #1259. Thank you so much for any insight. Jason

Answer: Hi Jason

the M1517 wallpockets are from around 1956, designed by Charles Murphy. Their value is around 60.00 each. see the links for the other pieces, thanks, steve n rose

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B- 1419 – Belle Kogan designer:
http://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/3307/116/

831 Butterfly ashtray:
http://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/3670/116/

1259 Vase:
http://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/2468/116/

 

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4 gallon large wing, ski oval

Question:
I received this Red Wing crock a couple of years ago when my grandmother passed away. I know absolutely nothing about its history. It’s in decent/fair shape. There is a small area in front where the glaze has worn away, but it has no other major issues. I don’t have a lid. Any information about this crock would be appreciated. Kellie
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Bratwursthause stein bottom marked

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I’d like to know when this stein was made. Was it made for an establishment called "Bratwursthaus? Approximate value, if any. The item is glazed in a root beer color with a light cream interior. It’s 5 inches tall, 3 and 3/4 inches in dia. at the base and 3 and 1/4 inches in dia. at the top. I’ve included two pictures. I’m not sure what got uploaded. Thanks for the information. Bill
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Fort Dodge Iowa/RedWing Crock – 10 gallon

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I believe this is a Fort Dodge Iowa/ Red Wing crock. It has the Fort Dodge gallon mark and Red Wing birch leaf mark. It has no damage or repairs of any kind. It measures 16 inches tall by 16 inch diam. Can you give me an idea of it’s desirability, and current market value. Was it made in the early 1900′s? Thanks so much for any thoughts, I really appreciate this site and use it to reference other pieces I have collected. Jason
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4 gallon large wing churn

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Hi Al, Can you give me an approximate value on this 4 gallon butter churn. There is a chip/gouge (2”x1”) on the right side and a 4” hair line crack on the left side that goes thru to the inside. With the damage on the side, the churn still displays nicely though. The lid has just has two very tiny chips on the underside by the dasher hole. If I were to sell this, would it be better to sell the lid separately from the churn? Thanks, Chris
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