Question:
I have a redwing ashtray shaped like a wing that is white or ivoey with gold swirled everywhere.. MOstly gold just some white shining through. sides are completely white no gold. bottom is not glazed and reads:red wing potteries U.S.A. and has 273 penciled next to USA. Can you please give me some insight on date of manufacture and value.. Thanks alot. K.p.I can send a pic if needed. McKinney

Answer: got the pics, thank you

the wing ashtray was made around 1953. Looking at the pics, I think this one was done after red wing closed, the glaze just doesn’t look right. molds were sold after the factory closed, we call them "hobby shop" pieces. So it wasn’t glazed at Red Wing. this one will probably be worth around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose