question from: jreedf55041@aol.com

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I just submitted a question about a pickle crock. I failed to add that it has a stamp that says "Patented in 1916 or 1917 I believe, I’ve attached a picture. It also has a oval mark that your sources say was probably placed on it between 1917 and 1918.
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question from: leahweycker@gmail.com

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I just purchased a 12 gallon crock with a blue crown. There are no other markings. I don’t think it is Red Wing but not sure. I was hoping to use it to soak fish in salt for smoking. My friends grandpa did this in the past and we wanted to try it. There is a hairline crack on the inside and out. Is there a way to fix the crack or is it best to not use it?
Thanks for any help.
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question from: juantom@highspeedcrow.ca

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I have a small crock, the usual colour, it’s 7 1/2 inches high and 7 1/2 inches across the top. All it says on it is Medalta Potteries Ltd. Medicine Hat Alberta. Sorry, not savvy enough to send a picture, just wondering about age and value. Thanks!
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question from: shellramz@gmail.com

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I was wondering if you can help us out. Our grandmother gave us several Western Crocks and we have no idea of their worth. I have attached pictures of them all. And I have looked each piece and there are no cracks in any of them. Please let me know what you think. Really appreciate your help.
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question from: bvaleh@earthlink.net

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I have a few pieces of dinnerware that was my
mothers. On the back side of each piece it is marked "True China Red Wing usa hand painted"
After browsing your web site, I have found it to
be pattern "Merrileaf".
My question is – Do you know where I can purchase
pieces missing from my set?

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