8 gallon butter churn with bee sting

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I recently just purchased what I believe to be a Red Wing butter churn that stands about 2.5 feet tall. It has the number 8 written in a cobalt pattern with the classic bee sting pattern beneath it. It also has a large flower with a small bee that is circling the head of the flower. All of these designs are in cobalt and the piece itself has a slight hour glass shape to it. There is also a thin band/indent that goes around the upper third of the churn that was marked right into the piece. I’ve collected stoneware for quite a few years now and this piece is definitely old and not reproduction. Have you ever heard of or seen a pattern like this on a "bee sting" piece of stoneware? Any pricing ideas? Thanks
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25 gallon crock value for insurance

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Hi there!! We have just recently moved, and in that process, our movers poorly packed one of our red wing 25 gal crocks, and when we got to the new place it was in several peices. The insurance appraiser said that its only worth about $150. I didn’t think that sounded right, but as we got it as a gift and they are so rare to find these days, would you know what current day value is on a 25 gal medium wing crock? Our previous one was in mint condition, no cracks, or chips of any kind. Any information that you may have, would be so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to look into it. :) Katie Campbell
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Dutch Girl Cookie Jar

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I have a dutch girl cookie jar mostly yellow with a little of lite brown on the apron. My grandmother had it before I was born and I am 64 years old. It could 100 years old or more. Can you tell me if this piece is worth holding on too or the value of it. The jar is 11in high and 23 inc round. Many thanks Eve Ragalia 845 883 9143 Eve Ragalia 845 883 9143
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Red Wing Orleans Platter

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Larry, you were right regaurding my redwing platter with the gourds(LOL!)they aren’t gourds. i did some research of my own and found out that i bought a provincial Orleans platter round about 15" across. i found it at a yardsale for a 1$.how’d i do?
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Follow up on salt glaze preserve jar

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Dear Al, I was curious as to why you would consider this a preserve jar vs a butter churn? Could I send more pictures? Would you need one of the opening? I attached your previous response below. Thank you. 4 gallon salt glaze preserve jar Question: I picked up this churn at a flea market. Is it Red Wing, and from what time frame? And what would the approximate value be? It does have a small hairline near the top about 6" long on the upper left. Thank you Answer: Your salt glaze piece is not a Red Wing churn. I could be a Red Wing or a Western Preserve jar. I would really need to see more of this piece to say for sure. The time frame it was made in would be anywhere from the late 1860’s to the early 1890’s. The 6" hairline would hurt the value. The value would be in the area of $125 to $150 regardless of who manufactured your jar. Al Kohlman
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Red Wing 1188

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I’d like to know something about a piece that came from my grandmother. It is marked Red Wing USA 1188 on the bottom. I believe it would be used for holding cut flowers. It is 5" high, 12" long and 7" wide. It is in good condition with some rust marks on the inside.

Answer: This piece is from 1943, there were several different shapes made with this particular pattern. some were overglazed with black, most with the brown. It could be considered a console bowl. Value around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Refridgerator Jar

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I have a small red wing refrigerator jar in great condition with no crack and one small chip on the underside. It is about 6 in in diameter and little over 3 in tall. I also collect sponge ware and I found a 6 sponge ware panel bowl, but the sponging is only in blue and white. What would these items sell for in todays market.
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1 gallon stoneware jug, advertising G Martini Calumet Mich.

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I bought a one gallon stoneware jug w/wooden bail and wooden or cork (not sure as it is aged) stopper still intact. There is black lettering inside a black outlined box which states G MARTINI CALUMET MICH. The top half of jug is brown crockery and bottom half is cream. I tried to find out some information about G Martini and the only thing I could find out was that they were liquor dealers in Calumet and that they used Red Wing pottery for advertising. I was wondering if my piece could be Red Wing as there are no markings or I am not sure what to look for. It is in excellent condition with the printing very clear. I will try to post a picture if that will help.
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Blue Band Pitcher with Searles, MN advertising

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I have a pitcher from Red Wing that say’s "IT PAYS TO TRADE AT SEARLES GENERAL STORE ED. J. SEIFERT SEARLES, MINN.. It has a double banded blue ring with a reddish brown pattern of some sort in between. The blue bands are about 1/16th of a inch. It is the typical off white color in general. Any ideas? Ed J. Seifert is my husbands’ realative. We don’t know how. That’s all I got. Any help would be appreciated! We also have a 15 gal. and a 2 gal. crock with the red wing wings on it. Wealso have a 5 gal. crock that just has a blue crown with the #6 in the middle of it. Any idea on that one??? Love to hear a response! THANKS A BUNCH! M
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Red Wing Flower pot

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I have a flower pot that is about 11" high & 12" across the top. It is aqua and I cannot make out the numbers although I can make out ‘Red Wing’ on the bottom. I’ve attached a photo for your review. Any ideas? Thanks! Beth

Answer: Hi Beth, this is shape 445, it came in several different sizes. this one is the largest. Fifties would be a timeframe for it, and a value of around 45-50. thanks, steve n rose

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