Monthly Archives: February 2008

Lotus Celery Plate

Question:
Could you give me an estimate on the value of a piece I believe is a "celery plate" and in the Lotus pattern? It is rectangular and measures 11"x 5 3/4". It does not have any sections or divisions, just smooth. Thank you so much!
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Chef Pierre cookie jar

Question:
I purchased a Pierre cookie jar at an estate sale this weekend. I am wondering if it is a reproduction. Everything looks ‘right’ except the bottom stamp also includes patent numbers which I have not found on any other pictures of this cookie jar. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Removal of Oil smell from crock

Question:
I recently became the owner of a small crock. It smells like there was motor oil inside. The inside of the crock is clean looking but still smells of oil. How do you clean crocks? Thanks for your help, Mary
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3 gallon star churn

Question:
This churn belonged to my grandparents who immigrated from Ukrainia in the early 1900′s. It seems to be in good shape, with only minor chipping along the bottom edge. It has a marking of a 5-point star with a "3" in the middle. Can you give me some idea of who may have made it and its value?
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5 Gallon birch leave churn

Question:
I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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question from: akielman@charter.net

Question:
I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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5 gallon birch leave churn

Question:
I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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Stone Mason Fruit Jars

Question:
I have recently purchased my second mason jar crock. There are a few differences between them. Height,color of glaze,color of clay,and the way they are stamped on the bottom. Does this mean one is a reproduction or just different time periods of production. Thank you for all the help over the years with our collection questions.
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