Monthly Archives: February 2011

Bob White pepper mill and salt shaker

Question:
I purchased this Bob White tall salt shaker and pepper mill at a thrift shop for $2.99. I would appreciate any information you might have about the pepper mill. I’ve seen a similar Smart Set pepper mill on EBay, but haven’t come across any references to one in the Bob White pattern. The metal strip on the bottom reads " Verity Southall Altadena, Calif." Thank you! Colleen
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Dauffenbach & Stechert Mfg. Co” New Ulm MN

Question:
I have a 5 gal. crock that I need to know where the best place to sell would be. (need money for bills) It’s made by "Dauffenbach & Stechert Mfg. Co" New Ulm MN. I know it’s not a redwing, but I was hoping they went well together. Has a very minor chip on lip and is stained. No cracks or hairlines. Thanks Jerry
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30 gallon double birch leaf

Question:
Any history on this piece? size: 30 gallon condition: once small chip, shown in picture, otherwise in in great condition. decoration: 4 birch leaves with oval union stoneware co. stamp markings: no other markings or stamps, formed handles do not know what they are called glaze: know nothing about the glaze. Patti
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Red Wing Greek Key bowl

Question:
Is this Red Wing? It was handed down from a grandmother and I am not sure if it has any meaning, value or signifigance beyond her gifted sentiment. I am just starting my research into what exactly this is. Thank you! Brianne
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Little Falls, MN Souvenir bean pot

Question:
i found a miniature bean pot (?) its a one handled lidded bean pot shape brown on top and cream color on the battom like a standard bean pot and it says souvenir of little falls, mn. do you know if this is red wing?? sorry i can’t send a picture Gail
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question from: wannatry@lycos.com

Question:
I have two Western Stoneware crocks. One is a 15 gallon and one is a 5 gallon. No lids. No redwing. Both are in excellent shape. The 15 gallon one has "Western Stoneware" inside the maple leaf and the 5 gallon one has an oval at the base of it with "Western Stoneware" and the address in the oval. would you be able to tell me the worth of them and possibly someone in Arizona that might be interested in them? There are no cracks or "spider" cracks in them an no chips. Thank you
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Red WIng 871 vase

Question:
I just received a RedWing vase from my mother-in-law. It still has the sticker on the front and is marked 871 on the bottom. It is a creamy white color on the outside and light green on the inside. She doesn’t think that she ever used it and probably received it as a wedding present in 1946. What is the value of the piece? Judy

Answer: Hi Judy

the 871 was designed in 1940, and made for a few years after that. Value is around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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