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8 gallon Butter Churn

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I recently acquired an eight gallon butter churn that has all the appearances (decoration wise) to be a Minnesota Mfg’d. churn. When comparing the decoration to my Boysenberry 10 gallon crock and the pictures of stamped Boysenberry crocks in various Red Wing books, I’m guessing the decorator was most likely the same. When comparing the handles and coloration with my 10 gallon, they are similar. I’ve researched the churn in all the stoneware books I have and can’t find any Boysenberry churns. Do you think the churn is a Minnesota Boysenberry? If you need additional pictures, please let me know. Thanks! Larry
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6 gallon Western Crock

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I was curious about the value of our crock. It is in excellent condition and It is stamped with a #6 above a maple leaf and below it says Western Stoneware Co., Monmouth, IL. Lori
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8 gallon birch leaf crock

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I have this 8 gallon crock. It has no markings that would say Red Wing on it but it also does not have any markings that would say another company made it. I am attaching 2 pictures. It does not have any markings or cracks that I can tell. Is this a Red Wing and what would you guess it is worth?
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5 gallon Red Wing Shoulder Jug

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Al: When antiquing this week, I saw a 2-3 large, 5 and 6-gallon solid white Red Wing Jugs. Realizing that "condition" is everything to a collector, what is the general price range for these? And is there a big price difference between the 5 and the 6-gallon version? And, I’ve seen (I think) about a 2", and about a 4", and about a 6" Red Wing (how does that impact value, and what does that tell me about the era’s these were made)? Last question, does the "angled" oval on this one impact its value? Thanks.
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Red WIng 1989, 1992 commemoratives

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Hello, I have one piece from the Red Wing Collectors Society, miniature, it is a pitcher with the sponge band, from 1989 another miniature brown top jug, North Star Stoneware Co. from 1992 one piece that is Western Stoneware souvenir of Red Wing July 1984, it has birch leaves and #12 on it I am wondering what a price would be for each if I were to sell them. Thank you for your help. Kathy
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10 gallon Red Wing Ice Water Cooler

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I have just uncovered this in our old farmhouse. There appears to be no cracks or chips anywhere. I am missing the lid and spigot. It seems to be in mint condition except for the missing items About how much is it worth and about what year was it made. I don’t know much about these so any information is appreciated. Sorry about the quality of the photo.
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Random Harvest dinnerware

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I have a large number of pieces of random harvest –12 dinner-12 luncheon-12 c/s-gravy-veg bowl-platter -handled server–s/peppers——have no idea what value–or would appreciate it if a collectors name could be emailed to me –please help me—-one of the luncheon plates has a small chip on the edge—all other pieces look like new—-thanks —gloria
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Water Jug

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I have had a piece of Red Wing Stoneware for at least 60 years, It is green in color. 2 handels,one on each side , it has a glazed inside, it looks like a water jug. , a flower design on the front, approximately 12inches tall narrow at the top and wide at the bottom( round shape). I am currious as to how old this might really be. A very old neighbor gave it to me when I was very small, It is in excellent condition, w/ a stamp on the bottom but no signatures or numbers.Does anyone know of the possible value of this piece? Thanks Jeannie
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