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Hi, I’m trying to find out information about a vase I inherited from my grandma. It has a grey exterior w/ a pinkish/orange interior. On the bottom it’s labeled "1357 Red Wing USA." It’s about 8" tall with what looks like leaves near the bottom. There are two handles, one on either side of the vase. Can you tell me when it was made & how much it’s worth? Thanks! Amy

Answer: Hi Amy, It was designed in 1949, the glaze is luster grey/lined with pink. Value around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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My dark green brush ware mustard jar shaped pot, 26 inches around and 7 inches tall, has two ear type handles and oak leaves with acorns for the design (both front and back). The mark on the bottom is round and says Red Wing Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing, Minn. The mark has no design number and is the same dark green color as the pot. It has a glossy glaze on the inside surface of the pot. Sorry I don’t have the means to submit a picture. I would like to know approximate age and value. I did check the two books our library has, there were similar pots valued about $60 but I did not check age info. Appreciate your help.

Answer: hello, think you have shape #149, from Red Wing’s brushed ware line, circa 1930. I would give it a value of around 90.00. thanks, steve n rose

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I have 3 pieces of old Red Wing pottery. One is a Green plant pot #1614 and a matching green vase #1553. Also a green large ashtry to match. Could you tell me what these are worth. Thank you, Gail

Answer: Hi Gail, all these forms are from the mid to late 50′s. Value is around 20-25 each. thanks, steve n rose

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I have what is believed to be an ashtray it measures 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches it’s butterscotch in color and is raised in the middle like a square island with 3 grooves on the top. On the bottom it has a marking that says Red wing USA M-3005. I would like to know its value,how rare it is,what era it came from it’s desireablity and any other information that you can provide me with. Thank You

Answer: Hi, this ashtray is from 1959, part of Murphy’s decorator line. The glazes are nice, kind of a crystalline type. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a RumRill #301 Vase in matt black and another RumRill #301 in antiqued ivory. What is the value of each? Thank You, Dayton

Answer: Hi Dayton, they should be worth around 90.00 each, I think the antiqued ivory might bring a little more. thanks, steve n rose

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I have the red wing toothpick holder, the log with the gopher on side, its in great condition and still has the red wing sticker on back as found on page 132 of the Red Wing Collectibles book. but my question is; mine has written on one end of log Go For Safty, the other end says I Am Watchin You is that normal are was in engraved for some company? Thank you Ken

Answer: Hi Ken, that is unusual, I haven’t seen that before. I would guess it was done for a company or group. It would be more valuble than the normal ones. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a 1936 brown glazed Wisconsin Badger piece. Can you give me an estimated value? It is in mint condition. Thank you

Answer: Hi, think I have giving these a value of around 150 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I recently lost two pieces inherited from my uncle. Per family, he bought them at the factory in Min sometime in the mid 50s. They looked like knights helmet and what looked like a visor. Glazed green. Any idea on where to get rep[lacements, and approx. cost? Thanks Michael

Answer: Hi Michael, not real sure what you did have, there is a pair of large chessmen, a King and Queen, they stand about 12" tall. Their value is around 300.00 for the pair. They are fairly hard to find as a set. That’s about the best I can do with your description. thanks, steve n rose

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If a person were to have two exact art pottery pieces with the same mold number but each was a different color from the other, would the value be the same for each individual piece? Dayton

Answer: Hi Dayton, I would say no, glaze color can make a difference in value. some glazes are rarer or more desireable than others. thanks, steve n rose

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I have an off white with pale green interior redwing jug with a handle that appears to be a dragon. It is marked Redwing USA 220 on the bottom. It appears to be in perfect condition ie no chips no cracks no crazing. Thank you for any info re: value

Answer: Your dragon pitcher was originally designed in the late 20′s. This is a later remake, done around 1953. Still a nice item, value is around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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