6 gallon butter churn

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I have a 6 gallon butter churn,includes lid and dasher. I have been searching to establish a value of this piece and have been unsuccessful. It has one hairline crack but all and all it is in good condition I have enclosed several pictures for your assistance. http://i54.tinypic.com/5ogg7l.jpg http://i52.tinypic.com/26068bc.jpg http://i53.tinypic.com/v3lmr5.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/n181hy.jpg

Thanks, Joan

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White’s Pottery Works, Fort Dodge, IA

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Please let me know if the crock in the attached picture has any value and when it might have been manufactured. It measures 8-1/2" high x 8" across the mouth. On the side it is marked "White’s Pottery Works Fort Dodge Iowa. It is in very good condition – no cracks, only minor chips in the glaze. Thank you. Nina
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Red Wing 1236

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I am wondering what you can tell me about an art deco looking vase, white glaze on the outside, green on the inside. Stamped on the bottom is Red Wing USA, 1236. Rikki

 

Answer: The pic helps a lot, thanks. This shape is from 1946,it has a value of 45.00. thanks again, steve n rose

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Red Wing 894 vase, cabbage shape

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I have a red wing vase marked 894. It is green and looks like a small cabbage. It is 4.5" high and 4.5" wide. I cannot find any info on this piece on line which is unusual. can you help?

Answer: Hello

your cabbage shaped vase dates to the late 30′s. there are 3 sizes, yours being the smallest. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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8 gallon Union Stoneware elephant ear crock

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8 Gallon Elephant Ear Crock I bought a red wing 8 gallon Elephant Ear Crock at an auction this summer in MN and would like to know how much it is worth as I paid $90. I don;t see these much and was so excited to get it. There are no chips, cracks etc. It’s perfect except the 8 was smudged a little when made. You can see it on the photo if you look close. I just love Red Wing! Thanks for your expert opinion! Kathy
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