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good evening. my mother-in-law left me with this set of vases. they are in perfect condition. the item number on the bottem is 899. but the final 9 in the number has a bit if a scroll at the bottom of it’s number. what is are these pcs. worth for insurance value? thnak you for your time. sincerely, deborah

Answer: Hi Deborah, the number I have is a simple bowl, which isn’t what you are describing to me. A pic would be great, or perhaps recheck the number. if they are indeed a bowl, the value is around 25.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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I recently found a vase with two handles. It is a cream yellow and on the bottom it says "Red Wing 753. This was found in my grandparent’s home years after their deaths. I am currently at work and do not remember any markings. I will check and submit. How much is this appraised for? Sheryl

Answer: HI Sheryl, there are 2 753′s. The first is from around 1939, urn shaped, with angular handles. It has a value of around 85.00. The second is from 1962, more of a V shape with delicate handles, value 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I had a red wing vase with the numbers B1431 and I was just wondering what the worth would be. thanks

Answer: Hi, your vase is worth around 35.00. It was designed in 1953, by Belle Kogan. thanks, steve n rose

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I was curious when this piece was made. It has 1187 RedWind USA on the bottom of it… And has a partial emblem left on the spout..

Answer: Hello, this ewer was designed in 1943. the glaze is called antique ivory. It’s value is around 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hi. I am a big twins collector and am looking for a twins ashtray shaped like the state of minnesota and says win twins.. I am looking for a black colored one. has anyone ever seen one or does someone have one for sale or a picture they can show me? thanks mike

Answer: Hi Mike, I don’t think I have seen a black one. Try ebay, or perhaps our convention this summer. thanks, steve n rose

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# produced, cost, value of 2000 MidWinter Commemorative

Answer: I’m not familiar with this one, most are editions of less than 100. Sorry I can’t be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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Would like to know the value of a 1965 World Series Minnesota Twins America League Champions ashtray. At least I think it’s an ashtray. looks like a baseball cut in half. It is brown in color with a little green. Thanks
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I have a piece of pottery in the shape of a star. It measures approximately 10.5 inches from top of star tip to one of the legs of the star. It is painted a light green in the bowl of the star and light brown on the outside. ON the back it is stamped "RED WING USA 1164". The bowl is only 1 and3/4 inches deep. I was curious as to it value and commonality. Thank You!

Answer: This bowl is from 1942, it’s fairly common, there is an eagle that stands in the middle of if, WW II, Value of the bowl is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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i have a mint green bud vase calalilly shape with a delicate handle. red wing #1511. what year is it? value if you can, please. thank you norma

Answer: Hi Norma, your bud vase is from 1956. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hello – While cleaning a closet, I came across an old ash tray that is stamped "Red Wing USA" and "M – 1972" (might be 1472). It’s in the shape of a horse head with furrows in the mane and two slots in the bottom where cigarettes would have been parked. It’s a speckled pink color, about 8-1/2" wide and 8-1/2" tall. Can you please give me a ballpark estimate of what this might be worth, if anything? Thank you!

Answer: These date to the mid fifties, the glaze is called Zephyr Pink. The number is M-1472. Value 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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