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I have a scallop shape #233 (Dusk?) Blue & Cream color 12" Dia, 3.5" H bowl marked RED WING USA with USA centered below RED WING. This piece has no chips or blemishes. It is in perfect condition. I would like to know the year it was made and the value of the piece. Thank you for any information you can provide

Answer: The 233 was designed in the late 30′s. it was made for several years, this seems to be a later glaze, maybe pale or matt blue, circa 1940. Value is around 20.00. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a vase that is gray on the outside, pink on the inside. Flowers and leaves all the way up one side and only in the middle of the other side. It also has small handles that run up both sides between the flowers and leaves. The #1360 RED WING USA on the bottom. Anything you could tell me would be great. Thanks

Answer: Hello, the 1360 was designed in 1949, but your glaze is luster gray/coral, which would date it to 1951. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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My mom had this Red Wing vase marked on the bottom Red Wing 949 and I would like to know more about it. It still has the orginal sticker on it. Thank you.

Answer: Hi, the 949 was made in 1939. the glaze appears to be eggshell ivory. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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My friend asked if I could use my computer to get her some information on a vase she just purchased for a few dollars at a 2nd hand store. I do not have a picture, but it very clearly reads "Red Wing USA M-1440" on the bottom. It stands about 6 1/8" tall at its highest point. The opening is scalloped/wavy and is approximately 5 1/2" long x 2" wide. The bottom 2" of the vase appear to be footed with a leaf and/or petal detail. From what I’ve read on this site today, I believe the glaze is chartreuse lined with grey and the designer is Charles Murphy. Can you tell me the year this vase was made, and the cost value today if in good condition? Any other info on this piece is welcome. Thanks ~ Josie

Answer: Hi Josie, It was designed in 1954, and you are right, designed by Murphy. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I just received a piece of Red Wing pottery that was my husband’s Great-Grandma’s. It says Red Wing USA 1251. The piece is shaped like a leaf and has veining. It’s approx. 13" long by 6" wide, mint green glaze on top, cream colored on the bottom, and has a small chip on one edge. I am just interested about knowing more. Thank you!

Answer: This console bowl is from 1946. the glaze is Ivory, with elfin green. Value with the chip is around 15.00. thanks, steve n rose

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a vase – green – 8 1/2" – round base goes into a squarish top with rounded sides – marked redwing / usa / 1260 on the bottom

Answer: Hi, the 1260 is from the late fourties. It has a value of 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I was given a piece of Red wing. It seems to be an ash tray #884. Mixture of colors, brown, red and black all mixed and design in an interesting method

Answer: hello, the 884 is an ashtray, made in 1965. It might be metallic brown or carmel gold, for a glaze color. Value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Please help me identify this set of (3) mint condition canisters. Picture attached. Thank you. Red Wing 713 S Red Wing 714 M Red Wing 715 L
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The attached photo is of a Hamm’s Bear bank, which was given to me by Richard Gillmer, back in 1967 and I have had it ever since. I’m looking for more information on it, like how many were made, what is it worth, and also how I can contact Carol Betcher who was recently featured in a Hamm’s newsletter. My mother is Joy Nygaard, who was Richard’s secretary for many years. I also worked at the pottery in the mid 60′s and the salesroom later on. Thx, Cary

Answer: Hi Cary, quite the family history!! They sell for around 500 or so, althought this one may be a second, or an oddball. the red glaze isn’t finished across the Hamm’s. I don’t know of any production numbers on these, other than they are quite collectible. I would contact the society, they have more contact information that I do. thanks, steve n rose

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This Vase is 12Hx12w and the base is 7"x4" with an opening of 3"x12". As you can see there is a hairline crack on one edge, otherwish the piece is in wonderful condition. The interior color is seagrass green? (or in that range). The exterior is ivory or white? I would like to know all the information that you may have on this piece particularly the amount I should insure it for.

Answer: Hi, this is shape #B1419, a Gladiolus vase. It was designed in 1953. The glaze is matt white, lined with green. With the crack it’s value is around 25.00 or so. Thanks, steve n rose

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