6 gallon water cooler

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I brought this 6 gal water cooler at a auction. It says ice water on the front and a number 6 on the back. It has two narrow strips at the botton and top and two more down from the top and two more up fron the bottom. It has no name on it. Could you tell me anything about this? Thank You Richard
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20 gallon double birch leaf Union Stoneware Crock

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Hi- I found this 20 gallon Union Stoneware crock at a thrift store for $50 yesterday. It has 2 cracks on either side that start from the top rim and end midway to the bottom of the crock. It is not very smooth- almost seems as if it was outside for a time. I haven’t cleaned it up yet, either. What year was this made? How did I do with my $50 purchase? Jennifer
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Meysemboug’s bean pot

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Just wondering if this is red wing and if so what type of crock is it and possible value? Do you know what type of business Meysembourg’s was? It is approximately 6 inches tall, the handle extends 3 inches from the top of the lid. I can’t find any chips but there are areas where the paint and shiny finish are gone. This piece of pottery does not seem flawless like pottery of today.  Lorin and Susan

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2 gallon crock with albany slip liner

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Hello, Can you please give me some information regarding these two crocks? Both have a brown glaze inside and do not appear to be marked or stamped. The 5 gal has what looks like an upturned leaf and the 2 gal almost looks like the cursive word zero written on it. Can you tell me more about them and an estimation of value? I appreciate your time, Martha
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Siegel & Cooper Grocery Dept. Chicago IL jug

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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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