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Greetings AL, just a quick question pertaining to 5 GL Shoulder Jugs. How rare are they with "IMPERIAL" stamped underneath the gallonage inside a rectangular frame(4 Stamps on front total)? Also how would this affect the value compared to a regular 3 stamped 5 GL jug. Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. -Paul
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Spongeware bowls and Mason Jars
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Have a set of spongeware paneled markings all excellent 5 inch thru 11 inch. What is the value of this set. Also have the set of mason jars all with blue markings and without any damaged. Thanks Jim
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Lotus Celery Plate
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Could you give me an estimate on the value of a piece I believe is a "celery plate" and in the Lotus pattern? It is rectangular and measures 11"x 5 3/4". It does not have any sections or divisions, just smooth. Thank you so much!
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6 gallon crock cobalt artwork
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Is this a Red Wing item? Item has large crack on the back. I wonder if it worth having it repaired. Also could you estimate the value of this item? Thank you. Russel
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Chef Pierre cookie jar
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I purchased a Pierre cookie jar at an estate sale this weekend. I am wondering if it is a reproduction. Everything looks ‘right’ except the bottom stamp also includes patent numbers which I have not found on any other pictures of this cookie jar. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Removal of Oil smell from crock
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I recently became the owner of a small crock. It smells like there was motor oil inside. The inside of the crock is clean looking but still smells of oil. How do you clean crocks? Thanks for your help, Mary
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3 gallon star churn
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This churn belonged to my grandparents who immigrated from Ukrainia in the early 1900′s. It seems to be in good shape, with only minor chipping along the bottom edge. It has a marking of a 5-point star with a "3" in the middle. Can you give me some idea of who may have made it and its value?
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Red Wing Lily Chamber pot lid
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I just cracked my lily chamber pot lid in half. (mint condition) How much did cost myself? (The pot is fine>)
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5 Gallon birch leave churn
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I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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