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I have a Charles Murphy engobe figure. It’s the one on Ray Reiss 2nd book. It has some damage to the lyre, other than that there are no other chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. How much is this figurine worth and what number engobe is it? I would appreciate any info. Also, should I have this professionally repaired? Many thanks, Susan

Answer: It’s shape 1144, from around 1942. It is a nice item, as is maybe 300.00. Repaired I would think would bring twice that. These are fairly scarce, and collectors like them. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a piece of redwing pottery that was found in an old barn in Ohio. In the center of the bottom it has Redwing and 4 and jr8( we think) also it has the number 78 on the bottom rim. It’s background color is dark beige with blue and rust streaks in it.

Answer: In order to provide an answer to your question we need a picture as the description is hard to match. Please email to director@redwingcollectors.org

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This vase is 7 5/8inches high. It has the number 357 on the bottom along with Red Wing. The interior is a pea-green and the outside is light brown with lighter brown splattered on the vase and around the leaf pattern on the bottom of the vase. How old is it and what is the approximate value?

Answer: Hello, this is shape 1357. The glaze is called Travertine, from 1953. Value is around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Any idea on age and value of this planter?

Answer: HI, this piece dates to the early 40′s, part of a mantel set. There are matching urns that go with it. Value is around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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hello, i came across a piece of pottery that is blue in color and is smaller at the bottom than at the top. it is kinda of a clamshell shape. it is stamped REDWING on the bottom with the number 276. i know it would be hard to guess at this without a pic but any suggestions to what this is??? thanks Jerri

Hello Jerri,

the number isn’t working with any shapes that I have. We will need a pic afterall.  You can send your picture to the RWCS Office at director@redwingcollectors.org Sorry we can’t help. thanks, steve n rose

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What is the value of my vase. Description is green vase 10 inches tall, yellow inside, narrow neck, sticker on neck says 75 years Redwing 1878-1953. inscription on bottom is Redwing USA B1426

Answer: It is from 1953, and designed by Belle Kogan. The glaze is woodland green. Value is around 45.00 or so, thanks, steve n rose

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I have a green pitcher red wing 1356 usa and wonder what the value is. It is in great condition. Sorry no photo.

Answer: Your pitcher/vase is from around 1949. It was done in quite a few different glazes. Value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Thank you for your help. This is a double vase, brownish with a sage green interior with the markings Red Wing USA B1427. It stands 8". What a great service – thank you again in advance

Answer: Hello, another vase from 1953. This one is designed by Belle Kogan as well. Travertine is the glaze, and value around 45.00. thanks, steve n rose

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We found a dark green elephant, 236D, like the ones in the attached photos. We have been unable to find anything in Ray Reiss’ books. Could you give us an estimate of its value. It is in perfect condition – no dings, scratches, etc. Some age crazing.

Answer: that picture looks strangely familiar…… there were 4 different sizes of this elephant, with the D being the largest. they were done in the early thirties. None are marked. Most are done in the yellow and green glazes, which does have some crazing to it. Value should be around 300.00+

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How old and value please? I plan to sell. The bottom says Redwing USA B1420 It is brown. What was the use of this item?

Answer: Hello, this is from 1953, and is a console/candleholder. Designed by Belle Kogan, with the glaze being cocoa brown. Value around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose

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