Monthly Archives: November 2010

2 gallon Ski Oval Crock

Question:
We found this under a chair and half full of marbles as you can see, in my significant other’s parents home. What can you tell us about it? Anything would be appreciated. Mary Lou
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Red Wing M-1526, Charles Murphy Designer

Question:
A 14" tall footed vase, #M-1526, white on outside and soft green inside, it is fluted with straight lines from the bottom up to 9" and then the flutes are swirled. This fluting is both inside and out. Excellent condition: no chips, marks or discoloration. Found in my mother’s closet. I know she has had it a long time. Value? Who would want it? Jan

 

Answer: Hi Jan, it was designed in 1956, by Charles Murphy, that’s the "m". Value is around 50.00 or so on this one. thanks, steve n rose

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Small Jug with PREMUS PRODUCTS INC NY

Question:
Sir Went through my uncles wwII foot locker and came across a browm jug, and cannot find any information on the item, SPECS LIGTH BROWN 4 INCHES TALL SMALL ROUND HANDLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE (RESEMBLES A WHISKEY JUG) inside light tan HAS A CORK AND SEEMS TO HAVE SILVER SPECSON TNE BOTTOM WHERE THERE IS SOME WEAR NAME ON THE BOTTOM PREMUS PRODUCTS INC NY Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Thanks CPT Dave Caruso, MS, Fort Benning
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2 gallon Red Wing Crock

Question:
I have a 2 gallon red wing (jar) crock in good condition, it is over 25 years old but I do not know how old it is. I have found varied prices, could you tell me what it is worth. Brian
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question from: bregan.one@virgin.net

Question:
Hello
I have 2 tureens and a coffee set by wood & sons,it is alpine ware in green and white with gold rims and with what looks like a wheat pattern,its fairly old probably 30s or 40s as thats when my aunt got married,but not sure, not been used much,I have been tempted to throw them away each time we have moved ! but now wonder if they are collectible?
Thank you for any advice
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3 and 6 gallon small wing crocks

Question:
Could you tell me the approximate age and value of the two crocks pictured? One is a #6 with handles and the other is a #3. No visable cracks or chips. (The large one has "patented Dec 21, 1915.) Thank you. Sandi
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5 gallon lazy 8 salt glaze crock

Question:
I have this #5 crock with what looks like a bee on it. I has no cracks or chips, but one of the handles has been broken off and glued back on. What can you tell me about this crock and what it might be worth. Thank you Ronnie
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