Capistrano Platter

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I am looking to identify a piece from the Capistrano line. It is somewhat rectengular in shape and the base is slanted. The number is 22 on the bottom. Thank you Judi
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Red Wing Crock

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I have found a crock with a red wing on it…it appears to be very old 1 gal. there are no other marks of any kind. I am interested in history on Red Wing as to weather all pieces have numbers or signatures. Is it true that the older 1910 pcs. only had the Red Wing with no other markings. Sorry no picture Could you suggest a good book for info. Thank you Joyce
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Red Wing Piano Planter

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Hi, its Sam the 10 year old Red Wing Collector!!! I bought a Red Wing M1525 Piano Planter with the lid at an Antique Show for $37.50. It is in a Cinamon colored glaze (I think its Chartusse) and has on chip on the lid. I play the piano, so I like it alot!!! Is it worth $37.50? How rare is it? Sam
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4 Gallon Spongeware Water Cooler

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Hello…I have a 4 gallon blue sponge ware ice water cooler with a 2 gallon lid. Could you please let me know if it is Red Wing and whether it is valuable enought to professionally restore the crack in the cooler and the two large chunks out of the lid? Thank you for your time. Terry
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5 Gallon Red Wing Crock

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I have attached a picture of a 5 gallon Red Wing crock; I believe it is a bailed packing jar with lid, but I’m not sure. Would you please give me some information about this crock (correct name, value, etc.). It is in very good condition; no cracks or chips. Thanks for your time. Melinda
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Pink Spice Pattern

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I have a number of pieces that my mother gave me years ago. On you website it is identified as the Pink Spice pattern. Would you give me the approx. the value of several place settings? I know that this is the original thing she bought it in the 1950′s in Texas.

I have 6 dinnerplates,3 bread plates,4 saucers,8 cups 1creamer,salt&pepper, butterdish with cover all in perfect condition. I also have 3 saucers with chips,1 bread plateand 2 dinner plates with chips.
I do have 2 bowls in perfect condition but I don’t know what they are called.

Thank you LaDonna

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Red Wing Vases #918

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Hi, I just came into possession of the two huge Red Wing vases and have not been able to find out much about them. They are each 12 1/2" high and about 12" across at the widest point. The interior is a wonderful rich gold and the exterior is a warm burnished brown with an interesting crackle in the glaze. I would appriciate a value and possible an outlet. Thanks for any help you can give me. I can send a picture of the mark if you like. Trudy

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