Siegel & Cooper Grocery Dept. Chicago IL jug

Question:
hello, i purchased at a garage sale a "siegel & cooper grocery dept. chicago ill."pottery one gallon jug. it is marked red wing minnesota on the bottom.so called turkey droppings are present on it. it shows some very useage minor wear but really no damage. i would say it’s in excellent condition. please tell how old is it & does it have possible value? thank you. Thomas

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2 gallon coffee urn linings ” American Metalware Company, Chicago, ILL

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Hello again experts!! I have a question about (2) Two gallon coffee urn linings. One has "AMERICAN METALWARE COMPANY, CHICAGO ILL." advertising and one has "RED WING POTTERIES, CHICAGO" advertising (it is in circle) with what they call "a dipsy doodle" in the middle of the circle. I will send pictures if needed. Both are in excellent condition. I purchased them for about $60.00 each at a RWCS Convention Show and Sale a few years back. Are they worth much more? Thanks again experts, you’re the best. Happy Turkey Day, Sam The Young Collector!
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Red Wing 2706 vase, Anniversary Line

Question:
My husband’s mother (born 1907) gave us a vase with the marking "Red Wing U.S.A. 2706" molded into (rather than painted on) the bottom. It’s an unusual shape and the color is darkest green at the block-like base, turning to black, then very dark bluish-grey, ending with a creamy color at the top. Is there any record of this piece at Red Wing? Can you tell me anything about its origin? Thank you. Carol Schirado Jacksonville, FL

Answer: Hi Carol

We think you have a 2306, part of the anniversary line, from 1953. The glaze is called a luster overlay. Value is around 85.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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