Monthly Archives: July 2007

6 Gallon Elephant Ear Butter Churn

Question:
I’m sorry that I don’t have a picture to attach, but I was wondering the approximate value of a 6 gallon elephant ear butter churn, it has a spider hairline in the bottom that does not go all the way through the crock and 2 small chips along the molded handle. It has a lid, however, it is not the original. Thanks
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Red Wing #446

Question:
I have a 12 1/2" diameter piece of Red Wing that I have not been able to identify. The 5 sections are approx 1 1/4" deep,total height approx 1 1/2". The center section is round.It is charcoal to black color. The glaze is a somewhat dull finish. It is marked on bottom with indented print. Red Wing….(second line) USA…and under that 446. It does have the 3 kiln marks. I would say it is in excellent condition. No grazing, chips, cracks etc. Any information on this piece would be appreciated.

Answer: Hi, this is listed as an art pottery item, all tho it really is a nut or chip & dip dish. It dates from circa 1964. The glaze is Black, no creativity in the name this time. Value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Mini Jugs

Question:
have started collecting "mini" jugs. I have in the past collected stoneware jugs and have around 150 on hand. Now I am going after the mini ones. When I speak of mini I mean 1 1/2 In. and down. I have some less than a 1/4 In. in height. I have about 125 of the unglazed ones from the Akron (sp) Ohio marble and toy co. that burned down around 1908. I have 50 or 60 under 1In. that have different glazes on them. There is very little info I can find on these jugs. The best I can tell is the most of them had a paper label on them and were used as political ads. Some were used as watch fobs. If I am wrong or if you have ANY info on these "micro mini" jugs please let me know. Or paste me a link to the info. thank you for your time. Bimbo Kohen 10066 Hwy 84 Silas AL. 36919 251-542-9456 bimbo@millry.net P.S. I have been an officer in the Rebel State Archaeological Society for over 15 years. I know a fair amount about Indian artifacts and have a good collection of items. But I need to learn about the "Micro Mini Jugs"
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Red Wing Vase

Question:
HI I HAVE A 8" TORQUIOSE FLOWER VASE THAT HAS NO CHIPS CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED. IT IS REALY A ATTRACTIVE PEICE, HOWEVER I DONOT KNOW WHAT I HAVE OR WHAT IT IS WORTH. I AM CONCIDERING GIVING IT AS A GIFT BUT IT COMES FROM GRANDMOTHER AND I WANT TO GIVE IT TO SISTER. WHAT DO I HAVE?

Answer: hello, this vase is shape 820. Very popular, it comes in 4 different sizes, this is second from the smallest. It dates from around 1938. Value is about 40.00 or so. Thanks, steve n rose

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cookie Jar

Question:
My Mother recently died and left me this cookie jar. I was wonderingif you could tell me anything about it. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael Baker
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Red Wing #735

Question:
My mom & dad have a Red Wing Pitcher. It is blue, 1/2 gallon, #735 on the bottom. What is it really called and what is its value? Thanks, Sara

Answer: Sara, could you send me a picture? I’m thinking this is stoneware. The numbers don’t jive with anything that I have. thanks, steve n rose

Update 17 August 07: This is the Swirl Pitcher from the Gypsy Trail Plain Patten. There is a picture of it in the Ray Reiss Dinneware book.

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5 gallon butter churn

Question:
I have what I believe is a 5 gallon stoneware butter churn. A number 5 is at the top of the churn, a Union – Stoneware Company – Red Wing, Minn. oval is in the center and 2 birch leaves are below the oval. The markings are all colored black. What can you tell me about this piece of stoneware? Thank you.
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