Pretty Red Wing Ashtray with nick

Question:
What is the worth of the following? Princess Redwing ashtray. Dark red. Slight nick in the center, otherwise no damage and very little use. We used to visit family in the 1940′s and 1950′s who drove us to the Red Wing Pottery Co. and my parents purchased items.

Answer: She would be worth around 70.00 with the chip. It was made around 1953. thanks, steve n rose

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Brushware Flower pot

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I have what looks to be a red wing brushware flower pot no red wing marking but an imprinted 00 on the bottom could you tell me about this & if it has any value the size is 8 1/2 dia x 6 3/4 tall Thanks

Answer: Hi, I don’t recognize this as being a Red Wing item. Many other companies made brushware as well. It’s still a nice item, I would value it around 75.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Bulb Bowls

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I have 2 green brushware bulb bowls approx 7 1/2 x 2 1/4 with the red wing marking could you tell me about how much its worth? Thank you

Answer: These bulb bowls are worth around 45.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 220

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I found a red wing pitcher what looks like a griffen on the handle and a face on the body of the pitcher the glaze color looks black or colbalt blue. Stamped in blue red wing art pottery #220 the condition looks excellent no chips etc…Any information would be helpful. Thank You!

Answer: Hi, it dates from around 1930 or so, part of the early artware line. A nice item, if you hold it in diresct sunlight, the dark blue will show up on the high points of the pitcher. Value is around 125.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Brushware vase 978

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I have a 12" Red Wing brushware vase/urn with cherubs or cupids around the sides. It is blue ink stamped Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Red Wing MN on the bottom. It is in excellent condition. I also have a 10 1/2" bowl with the Orleans pattern marked Red Wing USA 978 on the bottom. This bowl was featured in Ray Reiss’ book II as a possible "lunch hour" piece. I’m interested in selling these two pieces and would like to know their approximate value. Thanks.

Answer: The cherub vase is still quite popular, value around 600.00. Lunch hour pieces vary, maybe 2-300 for the bowl. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 931

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I would like to find out if the piece I saved from the junkpile is worth anything. The piece is #931. Thanks

Answer: I have a bowl with ruffled edges listed as shape 931. Value is around 30.00 or so, worth saving from the junk pile. thanks, steve n rose

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RumRill 697, neo classic group

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I have a RumRill 697 cream vase with soft green interior Oval opening and Six ball progressively getting smaller from top to bottom as handles on each side. Do you have a value?

Answer: This is a piece of the neo classic group, from the late thirties. Value is around 60.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1012, Magnolia Line

Question:
I purchased a Red Wing small pitcher at an antique store in Calvert, Texas. It is a smokey white colore with what looks like a raised dogwood single flower on one side of it. The flower has 5 leaves around it and a stem with a lead on the stem. The entire raised design in etched with a darkish brown (sort of outlining the entire flower). The pitcher has a scalloped spout and a delicate handle. On the bottom of the vase it says "RED WING USA 1012". Can you tell me if this sounds authentic and what it might be worth. It is glazed with a smooth, nonglossy finish.

ANswer: It is indeed authentic, part of the Magnolia line, circA 1940. the glaze is antiqued ivory. Value is around 40.00 or so.

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Snail Planter

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I was told this cute little planter was Red Wing. It is only marked USA on the bottom is approx 6 1/2" long and 4 1/2" Tall. Thank you for your help. Carole

Answer: Carole, I think it is as well. I can’t find the shape #, but it values around 65.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Deer and Console Bowl #526

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Please let me know what the #526 16 1/2" x 11 1/2" oval dish with seperate piece that goes in the center to hold flowers. It has a deer on it that stands 10" tall. It’s tan in color with a brown paint in the leaves. If I could get a price before 6/19 that would be great. I’m trying to find out how much to sell it for in a garage sale or if you know a better place I could sell it that would be great. Thanks,

Answer: Your item sounds like the Deer and console bowl, a fairly easy peice to find. First introduced about 1938 The bowl is #526 and the Deer flower frog is #531 Because they are easy to find their value is about $60 for the set

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