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We have a Red Wing #256 juicer with the cuop and can find very little about it. My wife’s mother got it as a wedding gift in the 1940′s. It is bright yellow. I am attaching a picture and would appreciate any information about it including value, condition, years made ect.

Answer:
Jim,
Your juicer and cup were part of the Gypsy Trail Hostess Ware line and was made in the early 1940s. The juicer itself is uncommon, and the set together is quite rare. Most cups were lost or separated from its juicer over the years, so having the pair together is a big plus. Yellow is by far the most common color; the set is sometimes found in white and supposedly was made in the other Gypsy Trail colors as well.

In excellent condition this set would be worth around $300 to $400. Colors other than yellow or white would be worth more, perhaps by as much as 50%. Your set appears to be in very good condition, but your photo shows the juicer has crazing in the glaze and the cup has a hairline. This will somewhat reduce the value of your set, about 15 to 20%. Any additional damage (especially chips) not visible in the photo would further reduce the value.

Larry