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I was finally able to get a picture to submit. Please tell me any information you have on this Red Wing Ashtray. I think it’s an ashtray anyway. It measures approx. 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" and is marked on the back Red Wing U.S.A. The front inside reads "WIN TWINS" and has a picture of two baseball players shaking hands. There is a baseball in the background. One man has on a jersey with an "M" on it and the other with an "S" on it. I can’t find another one like it. Thanks!

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Hello, it’s actually listed in the stoneware guide.  It would be from 1965, for the world series.  It has a listed value of about 300.00.  thanks, steve n rose

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Hi I found this piece (serving bowl) in Portland, OR for $5.00 in a traditional antique sales area of town called Sellwood. I liked it because my home is a mid-century bi-level and we have embraced mid-century modern and have been renovating our home in danish modern or mid-century modern furnishings. This bowl reminded me of the period and I love the natural curves and hues of the piece. As I was washing it today, after 2 years of having it I noticed the marking and "Googled" it, now I’m intrigued to know the story behind the piece. Any help is appreciated. Rachel, Portland, Oregon

Answer: Hi Rachel, thanks for the Pic, this is from 1955, Sgraffito line. Value is around 55.00 or so. There were several shapes done in this particular line. Steve n Rose

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Additional Picture of the planter. Measures 10.5" high and top open circumference of 12".

Answer: Iforgot to mention the glaze looks to be dark green. thanks again.

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I have what looks like a planter on pedestal that belonged to my Grandmother – who died in 1966. Pedestal is 24" high and 10.5" wide at base ∧ top. The planter measures 10.5" high and open circumference top of 12". Both are marked Red Wing – pictures included. What can you tell me about the pieces and their value.

Answer: I like these big pieces of brushware, early art pottery from Red Wing. circa early 30′s. The pedestal has another use as well, it being a floor vase. Shape #160. As the pair they are listed as shape #161. Nice items. I would value the set at around $1,000.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose. Nice picture!

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I was just presented with an oak leaf (I think)serving dish with 1388 Red Wing USA on the back. It measures 14"l X 9"w 1"c, and is flat grey on the inside and a shiny chartreuse green on the outside. It’s in excellent condition, except for the 3 little marks on the back that held the piece when it was glazed and fired. What can you tell me about it? Does the pattern have a name? Are there any other matching pieces? Value? Gosh, I love the Internet!!! Donna Hirsch

Answer: Hi Donna, your bowl dates from 1949. There aren’t any matching pieces for it, just part of the general art pottery lines. The glaze is chartreuse lined with grey. Value is only around 20.00 or so. There are many other shapes with the same glaze, though. thanks, steve n rose

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Hi thanks for the info. The number on the bottom is 1236. The color is pink. Hope that helps.

Answer: The pic helps a lot, thanks. This shape is from 1946, the glaze looks to be matt pink. It has a vlue of 45.00. thanks again, steve n rose

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I have a bowl and two matching candlesticks w/ two candle holders each in I believe the magnolia pattern. They are in near perfect condition. Cream color with a pinkish/brown tint towards the middle of the flower on both sides of the bowl. The bowl is #1223 and the candlesticks are #1228 each. The candle holders are 4.5 in high and the bowl is 4.5 in high by 13 inches long and 7 in at the widest. I have not mastered pic. yet.

Answer: They are part of the Magnolia line, circa 1946. Egshell Ivory/antiqued with brown is the glaze. I would value the set at 100.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have an item marked “RED WING U.S.A. / M-1629″ It appears to be a Wall Pocket or Wall Vase, with a curved ‘modern’ shape, rather large size (approx. 9″ high x 6″ wide), and a speckled chartreuse glaze. I have not been able to find specific information in any of the references I have available to me. Can you help?

Answer: Yes, we can! It is a shape done by Charles Murphy, circa 1959. It is a wall pocket, and the glaze is fleck yellow. Value is about 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hello from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! I had the great pleasure of buying recently a pitcher which looked like one my mother was using when we were young. It is 7 inches tall and we can see 547 RumRill engraved on the bottom. The color is like two shades of green. It is in perfect condition and if it is possible, I would like to know approximately its value. Thank you very much in advance for your help.

Answer: Hello Canada!!

This dates from the mid to late 30′s. Think the glaze is opalescent green. Many companies made shapes similar to this. But Red Wing did make this one. Value is around 60.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a redwing ashtray? that we found in an auction box. I was wondering about its worth. It is marked on the bottom "red wing pottery 75th 1878-1953 anniversary" It is in the shape of a wing. There are 2 very small chips on the edge underneath. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank-you, Holli

Answer: This is the anniversary edition of the "wing" ashtray. from 1953. Value is around 45.00 with the chips. thanks, steve n rose

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