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3 gallon birch leaf with no oval marking

Question:
My husband came home with a crock someone had by their garbage can. It has the exact blue 3 and the birch leaves as a Red Wing, but not the oval Red Wing symbol under the leaves or any markings on the bottom.It’s in Excellent condition, but it looks old and I heard not all pieces were marked.What do you know, is it a Red Wing or a replica?
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Bean Pot with wire handle and albany slip top

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I have a bean pot that belonged to my grandmother. I have included a picture. It is approx. 5 1/4" wide at the top and has a "1/2 and it’s either an 8 or a B" stamped on the top of the lid. It’s approx. 6" tall. I was wondering what the value of this is and where it came from. It does seem to have a glaze and is tan at the bottom and brown on top with a wire handle. Thank you. Carmel Suhr
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3 gallon birch leaf crock

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My mother gave me this crock, it is from my grandmother who passed away years ago. I would love to know more about it and if it is safe to use it for pickles., etc. or if I can use it in the garden. I would also like some suggestions on uses if it is not suitable for food products.
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Salt Box

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I recently purchased this salt crock for $99.00. It is in great shape with no ships or cracks. I was wondering if it was manufactured by Red Wing and the value. Thanks.
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Red Wing 790 Vase, Belle Kogan 100 series

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`Good Morning…I have a Red Wing Vase with 790 on the bottom. The lip of the vase flares in and out around the top and it is cream color on the outside and blue on the inside. Could you tell me more about this vase and it worth. I can take a picture if you like? Thanks so much….. Sherry Lynn Molina

Answer: Hi Sherry, your vase is from 1938, part of the belle kogan 100 series. Value is around 55.00 or so, in perfect condition. thanks, steve n rose

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Pair of Wall Sconces, shape 1454L

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Could you help with information on my Red Wing wall sconces? Thanks so much. They are mint, no cracks chips or flaws.

Answer: Hello, these are shape 1454L, for left, there is a mirror image, 1454R. they date to around 1956. Value is 45.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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2 gallon elephant ear churn with Union Stoneware oval

Question:
I have an old union stoneware crock that belonged to my great-grandparents who have ancestry from wisconsin and iowa. it has an unusual shape compared to what I’ve seen on the internet, and has "handle grooves" on the side. it has a number 2 and some leaves in black. it has a big chipped piece missing from the lid area. please see the photo as that shows the detail.
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