Question:
I found this ashtray while going thru my mom’s things. It says Red Wing Potteries usa on the back. After doing a little research, I found it listed on Ebay for 25.00. I know the chip drops the value, but I have a couple questions for you: 1. How old is it? 2. Is this a common piece? 3. Is 25.00 an accurate value? and is it worthless with the chip? 4. Would I devalue it even more if I found a matching shade of nail polish to camouflage it? Thank you Kristie Stanek

Answer: Hi Kristie, these are from the early fifties, and fairly common, unless it’s in an odd color. A chip is a chip, even covered up. I would say that’s a fair value. thanks, steve n rose