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Bought at a yard sale today. All pieces are marked Frankoma with a model number. I believe this is the praire green collection. I haven't looked them up yet I was too excited and wanted to photograph and post them asap
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Frankoma used to be a hot item but now its hard to give them away unless it something so unique. The wagon wheel pieces seem to do ok, but all the rest have just faded away?? I love the rustic look of it! Dave
i bought it all for such a low price that it wouldn't kill me if it doesn't sell. i realize it has it's highs and lows and it is still in production of course by another co. thx for the info dave greatly apprciated
I LIKE THE JUG WITH THE BIRDS ON THEM , SO HOW GOOD WAS THE DEAL ,JUST KIDDING I KNOW YOU DONT WANT TELL WHAT YOU PAID,
the jug with the birds on it is a canteen design
thanks for the update,ar8jason. like i said to dizzydave, it wouldn't hurt me to keep these. right now i am trying to sell them as one lot. If that doesn't work i'll split them up. for right now, they look great on display in my diningroom. i appreciate all your comments. every one helps me to learn more.