Monthly Archives: March 2010

question from: docdottie@gmail.com

Question:
I have a piece sitting in my basement that I have been trying to determine the value of… only its not redwing so I don’t know if you will be able to help me. But even if you could point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 40 gallon crock apparently made by Western Stoneware in IL. It has no cracks. I didn’t notice any chips around the top lip. I am including a picture. Thank you for any help you can give me.
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Difference between Birch Leaves with blue or black ink

Question:
Al, Thank you very much for helping us newbie’s out. The info you provide has helped me out tremendously. A question I have is there a value difference between having birch leaves stamped in blue ink or black ink? I know after reading a lot of your answers to other questions that it is very important to have a bright clear stamp but I have not read anything on whether the color of the ink mattered in a crocks value. Also I was wondering if having an oval or not having an oval on a birch leaf crock effected the value with everything else being equal. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge! Scott a new RWCS member.
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Blue Band Saffron Bowl

Question:
I have seen a bowl similar to this in an antique store and then found this in my grandparents home. I was wondering if it was indeed Red Wing or just an old piece. There are no marking on the bottom nor on any side. Natalie
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Frog and Deer sand with candlesticks

Question:
I saw the deer posted on a web site for $ 50. In your honest opinion what is the value of the whole set. There are no cracks, just a little dirt an dust. Natalie

Answer: Hi Natalie

Value for all four pieces, I would say around 120.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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