Magnolia Serving dish with inside crack, repair advice

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We have a Magnolia serving dish that has developed a small crack in the bottom on the inside. It does not show through on the bottom. Is there anything we can do to keep it from growing and can it be repaired easily? We recently purchased it on eBay and the crack did not show until now. The serving dish came from near Minneapolis and now resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico. (really different climate) Thank you and see you in July in Red Wing at the convention. Harley

Answer: Hi Harley

It could be repaired, but then you wouldn’t be able to use it. excessive heat could make the crack larger, (expansion). I doubt it will "grow" any larger than it already is. Maybe some epoxy could be used to fill the crack, but I’m not a repair expert. thanks, steve n rose

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12 gallon salt glaze leaf crock with a crack

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I have a twelve gallon crock with what looks to be a handwritten leaf and the number 12 on it. The inside looks like its black with some brown it. It does have a hairline crack that starts at the top and goes half way down the crock through the writing and stops right after the leaf. Could the crack be fixed, if so, what would the cost be? What is the value with the crack? Jay
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Red Wing 1087 sea shell

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Hello, I have a trumpet ? sea shell that is marked Red Wing USA 1087. It is beige on the outside and pink on the inside of the shell. It measures approximately 11 ” long by 12.5 in diameter. I am not able to do a picture (as I don’t know how to). Is it possible to let me have some information about it? Thank you so much Teresa Barchuk

Answer: Hi Teresa

it dates to 1941, the glaze is called antiqued ivory. There are two similar forms, with this being the largest. Value is around 100.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1202 white vase with green inside

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I have a Red Wing 1202 white vase with a green inside with 4 corn stalks on each corner on the outside. Could you tell me if this is a collectors vase and how much it is worth.

Judy

Answer: Hi Judy

There are 6 different sizes of this particular form, all date to the mid fourties. It is collectible, and made by red wing. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Incised Peasant Cookie Jar

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Please identify: Cookie Jar, approx. 14" tall. Deep aqua blue glaze. Stylized flowers and boy and girl dancing as decorations. The girl wear red boots. Excellent condition. Can you tell me more about it and the value? Thank you very much for your time. Carla
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Hamm’s Beer popcorn set

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I have a set of what I believe is a "popcorn set" made for Hamm’s Beer distributors in the 50-60’s. It consists of a large bowl, 4 small bowls, salt and pepper shakers and pitcher. Pieces have a northwoods scene with a deer, trees, lake etc. Can you tell me anything else about these pieces? Thanks! Kathy
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