5 gallon birch leaf churn with lid

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Hello, We have a 2 1/2 ft. tall Union Red Wing Stoneware butter churn (appears to be as it has a lid with a hole in it) with a two leaf pattern (leaves turned downward) above the product stamp and the number 5 above the leaf pattern. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, and the glaze is good to excellent. How old is it, there is no date on it, although the stamp says "Red Wing, Union Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minn." What is it’s estmiate worth, and where do we sell it? Thanks~Mary
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Pickle Crock with Harmann Bros advertising

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I recently picked up this pickle crock it has a shield with advertising that says harmann bros est 1870 vinegars and pickles and catsups,mustards,olives and sauces omaha neb.There is some damage has a 6 inch crack on the side and alot of pitting does have a bail handle and no lid. I think it maybe red wing but positive so any help will be great and if red wing a value would be great. thank you paul
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Big Boy Water Cooler – Red Wing

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I have a "Big Boy", Water Cooler. I think it is a 10 gal. it is 18" high and 12" wide at the inside top opening. it is in great condition. Not sure what "decorations" mean but the marking on it are as follows: Water Cooler in blue with 6" redwing below. Stoneware emblem below the redwing and spout hole below that. The oval emblem type designates it as a Zinc glazed Water Cooler from 1917-1918. I am looking for an estimated value on this piece. It is for sale. William
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Brown Top Jug Bottom Marked Red Wing Stoneware

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I have an old stoneware jug that was found, buried with a brown topped whiskey jug, under the porch of my parents’ farmhouse. The word "Redwing" is drawn into the clay on the bottom before it was fired rather than stamped. The handle of the jug is rather crudely attached. I haven’t been able to find a comparison piece to estimate it’s is worth,if anything. There are no other marks on it. Carrie
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10 gallon bail handled crock

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it is large and has 2 wire and wooden handles it has cream colored glaze. it has a red wing, a large number 10 and it says patent Dec.21st 1915.Should i give it as a christmas present or hang on to it? Patti
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5 gallon Waconda Springs Jug

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My uncle recently priced away and we found a crock jug in the basement. We were trying to find a value for it. It is a 5 gallon jug in good to excellent condition. It has Waconda Springs water written/painted on it. Can you give me an idea of what it is worth? Thank you. Sorry I do not have a picture of it at this time. Dave
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Sponge ware bowl with advertising

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Hello – this little stoneware bowl measures 3 1/2 across top and 3 3/8" tall. I don’t see any marks on it other then the advertising inside. Light crazing on the glossy glaze, no nicks/chips anywhere. There’s some light drip shaped (stray glaze?) staining on the inside near the top, and a faint diagonal line on the inside, I’m being very fussy here. No lid. Just wondering if this is a Red Wing piece, I’m guessing it’s a sugar bowl, and it’s approx. value. Thanks, Jeff
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