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found this churn under an old house we bought.its about 17 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches wide at the top.off white in color. the only markings on it I can find are the blue circle on the front that read sanitary stoneware with the number 5 in the center of the circle.the house belonged to my grand parents who were born in 1911 in clarksville TN.any info you could provide woulk be greatly appreciated.thank you.
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
question from: jason.schutz@musco.com
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I recently saw the Q/A on a stoneware jug. It is the Roehling and Schutz, Chicago jug that Al valued $400-$500. As you can see from my last name, I am very interested in purchasing the jug from this person. Would it be possible to forward my interest to this person for a possible sale? Thanks. Jason Schutz
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20 gallon elephant Ear Transition Crock
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Hello. i purchased this transition crock at an auction. if you look close to the right of the "20" there is a hairline that goes about 1/4 of the way down the crock, otherwise no damage at all! it also has 2 turkey droppings on the back. the "20" is in blue and the elephant ear stamp is black. i was wondering when it was made and the value with the hairline and the mint condition value in a fair market when times maybe get better.and any other information you may know about this peice. p.s. the crock is very very clean and markings are complete and bold as they come. no chips. thank you very much for your time
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5 gallon bailed handle crock
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Hello! I picked up a 5 gal bale handled crock today at an auction, and was wondering how I get it assessed, perhaps a little history of what it might have been used for, and an idea of what I can use this for; ie: how durable are they and are people using them for anything but decoration? Thanks for the time. Shawn
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11 inch sponge bowl
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I have an #11" sponge bowl with an #11" mark on the buttom outside of the bowl. No redwing markings found! Could this be worth any $. Or could this be a fake? Thanks. Sharon
Answer: We would need a picture to better provide you with answer to your questions.
Red Wing 445-10 planter
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Hello, My wife has a Red Wing planter that was given to her by her mother. Unfortunately it was broken the other day and I would like to replace it for her.It is beige colored, approximately 10 inches high and 6 in across at the base. I’m not sure of the diameter at the top because of i’ts present condition but it is probably twice as wide. There is an inscription on the bottom that says. Red Wing USA 445-10* . I’m guessing that is an asterick behind the number 10. Can you tell me what the value of the planter might be? Thank you very much, John A Jennings
Answer: Hi John, it is a flower pot from the mid fifties. It was a popular design, made for many years, and in different glazes. The "10" is it’s size designation, 10". There are at least 4 sizes of this as well. Value is around 40.00 or so. Try EBAY, advertise in the RWCS newsletter or the online classifieds or if you are close, try Red Wing as well. thanks, steve n rose
Vaset M1596, fleck Nile blue
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Hi, I have a Red Wing Vase M-1596. It is a teal blue with gold specs. I cannot find any information on this piece, can you help? Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Answer: Hi
this simple planter form was designed in 1958. Looks to be fleck Nile blue. Value around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose
Cornucopia wall pocket M 441
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I have a Flick Blue? cornucopia wall pocket with no chips, cracks, etc. Overall it is in great condition. It is 6" and marked #M-441. When trying to research I cannot locate any additional information. Can anyone help shed some light on this piece?
Answer: It is a wall pocket/hanging planter. Dates to around 1955. It does look like one of the fleck glazes. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing Circles and Lines Cap Bowl
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Hello Al Kohlman, William here, I found an old book from 1981 titled "Red Wing Potters & Their Wares" Gary & Bonnie Tefft. On page 163 they show a picture of the bowl and call it a raised circle pattern. Also, they call it a cap bowl. When one of my girls come home ??? I will have them help me send picture. Thanks
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Red Wing M1486, green glaze
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I would like to know what year this piece was made ? Is is Dinner ware or a decorative art type? Is It a rare item and what is the estimate of value? thank you so much for your help .There is the word redwing and usa on the bottom and the letter and numer..M 1486 it has a shiny glaze and is in perfect condition it is a light green-speckled color.rectangle in shape about 11 and a half by 7 and a half.
Answer: Hello, it’s an art pottery form from 1955, designed by Charles Murphy. The glaze is fleck green, fairly common item. Value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose