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Red Wing Beater Jar

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Hi. I would like to know the value of this advertising jar please. It’s about 5 inches tall and about 5 inches in diameter. The side that is not pictured says Red Wing Beater Jar Eggs-Cream Salad Dressing. Thanks. Brandon
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question from: bobw103@msn.com

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Hi folks I had sent in a question a while back about our water cooler as well as a large crock. I received an email from I think Stacy asking for pictures which I sent to her. I have not heard anything back and was just checking to see if you all had found anything out about my pieces. Thank you Bobbi
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8 Gallon Salt Glaze Jug

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Hello. I was so glad to find your site. I know very little about stoneware, but am eager to learn. The jug is 16 1/2" high and 10" in diameter at the base. The sides are flared, not strait from the base to where it cures. The opening itself is 1 1/2", it measures 2 1/4" with the total lip and opening. It appears to be the number 8 on the side with curvey lines that extend from the middle of the 8. There is a small brownish dripping near the 8 figure and another dripping brownish/green on the opposite side, about the same distance down from the top of the jug. From reading I have done on your site, I understand that drippings do not mean it is Red Wing. I think, but do not know , if it is a salt glaze. I am hoping you can tell me more about the piece. Although I live in New York State, I purchased the jug at an auction and was told it came from an estate in Wisconsin. I thought it was a nice piece, and something about it was appealing. It is larger than most jugs I have seen. I hope the pictures help, I know my description is not very good. I would like to know more about the jug, and of course if I made a good buy, or am just the village idiot. I suppose both could be true. Regardless, I like the jug. Thank you for any help you can provide. All The Best, Randy
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Set of Chicks

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I have a set of 5 small chicks. They are all glazed in different colors. The markings are odd and I am almost certain that there are numbers on them although very very faint. I am thinking maybe these were samples of colors? One is distinctly marked R Wing. I appreciate your expert opinions. The pieces are WHITE underglazed but one of them does show the clay coloring to be a light brownish/beige color. Thanks! Theresa

Answer: Theresa, I haven’t seen this particular item in any Red Wing books or sales. The bottom mark is intriguing, though. I’m still leaning as to them not being Red Wing. The glazes just don’t look right. Wish we could be of more help, thanks, steve n rose

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5 Gallon Western Stoneware Crock

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Hello, I thank you for answering my questions before and if I may I have another. This crock belonged to my husband’s grandmother I thought I would ask about the approx. value is and if you could tell me more about Western Stoneware Co.? This piece is 13in in Diameter and a little over 12in in hieght. The crock also has handles. It has the number 5 on it and say it is Western Stoneware. The rim has some ware on it and it does have a sm hairline crack from the rim inside if that makes sense. The crack is about an inch long. I thank you for your time! Molly
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Merrileaf Pattern

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I am resending my question. I just realized that I sent too many pictures on my previous message and that the maximum size is 2MB. So I am resubmitting my question and only ONE picture. Thanks. China (Merrileaf pattern) is in very good condition and I would appreciate an approximate value. It was purchased in early 60′s. Set includes the following: 8 dinner plates 6 salad plates 7 fruit bowls 6 cereal bowls 7 coffee cups 4 saucers sugar/creamer set 1 meat platter 2 serving bowls 1 large salad bowl 1 divided vegetable bowl butter dish cover (plate is missing) 2 ashtrays Thanks.
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