Crock Cleaning

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What is the best and safest way to clean my Redwing crocks? I have some that really shine and some that are dull. These are not salt glazed. Is there a cleaner/wax that I can safely use on them? Thanks.
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10 Gallon Crock with Lid

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Good condition Red Wing 10 gallon crock with lid. Lid is cracked but glued (you can see it along the left side of photo – runs from knob to edge with chips on the interior)bale handles are missing
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3 Gallon Bee Hive

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Just found this in a storage bin a few weeks ago and was wondering if it is Red Wing and its approximate value. It has a number "3" on it and an advertisement for Excelsior Springs, MO mineral waters.
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STACY: Duplicate — please remove this one

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I have the following pieces of RedWing china purchased in the early 60′s. It is the Merrileaf pattern. Most of the pieces are in very good condition with just a few chips from wear. I would appreciate very much if you could provide an approximate value of my collection. Thank you very much for your help. 8 dinner plates 6 luncheon plates 7 fruit bowls 6 cereal bowls 7 coffee cups 4 saucers sugar/creamer 1 large platter 2 serving bowls 1 large salad bowl 1 divided vegetable bowl butter dish cover (base missing) 2 ashtrays
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Reproduction Lids

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Hi, There used to be a guy that sold really nice reproduction lids for the water coolers – I’d like to find one for my mother for a birthday gift to complete her cooler. Do you know how to contact this person? JIm
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Siouxland RedWinger Meeting Announcement

Saturday, October, 6 2007

Dutch-treat Luncheon

at the Pizza Ranch in Tea, SD

Lunch at Noon, meeting beginning at 1pm

Join your fellow Siouxland Chapter Members for a meeting in Tea, SD at the Pizza Ranch arrangements made by Syl Casperson. In addition to the meeting there is also the semi-annual Benson Flea Market in the area that same day, so definitely worth the trip for the out-of-towners.

While you have your calender out mark down Friday, February 8th at 8:30pm for the Siouxland Winter Meeting in Room 126 at the Holiday Inn during the RWCS MidWinter GetTogether.

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Kashmir Dinnerware

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Hi My mother has a complete set of the Kashmir Like China Pattern dinnerware. It has been boxed up and is in mint condition. I beleive it is a 12 piece place setting. I know she has a pitcher, two platters and 2 or 3 serving dishes. We were just wondering what the value of this may be? How would we go about selling it? My mother is trying to decide if she should sell it or give it to a family member. We appreciate any information you could give us. Thank you- Patsy Opsal
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Chef Cookie Jar

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I have a cookie jar that belonged to my grandmother. We always called it "Pierre." It is about 12" tall, and in excellent condition. It has tremendous sentimental value to me, but I would be curious about it’s actual worth. I would love to know how old it actually is, where it was made, etc.
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vase #412

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Hello, When was redwing vase#412 made and what is its value.? It’s homely but in perfect shape and looks great with white gladiolas. color is brown on outside and green inside ,standing 91/2 inches with 4 pointed star shape. thankyou very much holly clow

Answer: Holly, the 412 is from 1952, and has a value of around 20.00 thanks, steve n rose

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Salt Glaze Jug

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Hello again, I am really hoping to start collecting RW Salt Glaze Jugs and I think I am starting to learn the correct shape and other things to look for (thumb press on the handle). To me, this jug appears to be RW. It is a 3 gallon, no chips or cracks and appears to have the thumb mark on the handle. Is it RW and what would the value be? You are great by the way – Thanks for providing this service.
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