Monthly Archives: September 2010

3 gallon elephant crock

Question:
A Friend is about to buy a crock marked with a 3 and has what appears to be the ‘elephant ear’ design; but, there is no other markings (no oval label). It appears to be is very good condition. Is this an imitation? What is a good price for it? Thank you. Mary
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4gallon salt glaze lazy 8 cooler with hex bung hole

Question:
I just purchased this red wing cooler at a estate sale this morning can you give me any information on it’s markings, year and value? It is missing the lid but there are no cracks or hair lines, it has a few chips but overall condition is very good it is marked red wing stoneware company over the hole I did not see any markings on the bottom. Thanks for any information, Jerry
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Sponge Band, Greyline, butter pail with lid

Question:
My grandmother has a small lidded jar with a swing handle that she thinks is Red Wing. It is probably 6-7 inches tall. There is a small chip in the lid (you can see it in the picture). The stamp on the bottom says Red Wing, but I can’t find any similar stamps in your pictures. Is this authentic? If so, is it worth anything? Thank you for your time. Monica
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question from: valuegroup@inbox.com

Question:
This crock was in my mothers house in Utah when she moved due to illness. It is 10 5/8" tall and the diameter is 10 1/4". The condition appears to be good, no repairs or cracks. There is a chip on the rim which I will show if I can upload more than one photo. The marks should be clear in the photo, I have close-up shots but know that you will know them instantly.
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