20 gallon Birch

Question:
Hi Al, I got a 20 gallon Birch that I would like to get a value on. There are no cracks, but it does have three small chips on the top inside rim and a couple small chips on the back bottom edge. The molded handles are in perfect condition. Thanks, Chris
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Red Wing 547 Ball Pitcher

Question:
I am beginning the process of downsizing. I am sending you an attachemnt of a Red Wing pitcher. The number of the bottom is #547. It says Red Wing on the bottom along with USA. The bottom has several small pieces of the blue pain off, but not really chipps Carol
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6 gallon butter churn

Question:
From my Mother I inherited 2 pieces that she used all of her married life.

1. a 6 gallon butter churn with a glaze like the picture on the left. It has a lid with a few chipped places and the wooden dasher goes through the hole in the center of the lid. On the front there is a large 6, below that a red wing, and below that an oval that says Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Red Wing Minn.

2. a 3 gallon crock, no lid, same looking glaze, and the front of the crock says: 3 Imperial Medalta Potteries Ltd. Medicine Hat Alberta

Thank you for taking a look at this email. Edna

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question from: vonkluckmom@cfu.net

Question:
I have Red Wing crocks in various sizes ( two 5 gallon, 6 , 10 12, 20 gallons- all in good condition with the original metal /wood handles and a 6 gallon jug. I am wondering if you have an event that I might be able to sell these crocks.

I am also looking for a lid and plunger for a 5 gallon butter churn.Do have a source to which you could direct me ?

Thank you for your time.
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Red Wing USA 923

Question:
Hi, I have a pot marked Red Wing USA 923, but it doesn’t match the one 923 I’ve seen. It doesn’t have any decoration or handles (see pictures). It’s just under 10" tall. Can you tell me anything about it’s value? Thanks! Amy

Answer: Hi Amy

this is from a series of decorator planters, done in 1965. Value for this one is around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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