Question:
I have a flower/bud vase 7 1/4 inches tall. It is about 7 1/2 inches around the largest part at the bottom Pink with gray specks. It has Red Wing M 1509 on the bottom. It was my grandmothers and I know she lived in Red Wing until about 1930. I would like to know what time frame it was made and approximately what it is worth. Thanks
Answer: Hi, the M1509 is from around 1955, the glaze is fleck zephyr pink. It has a value fo around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
Hi A piece of pottery was handed down to me from my great-grandmother and I am just wondering the history of it. The piece is b2108 tea drop leaf shape with a pink inside and a robins egg blue outside. If you could just give me a little info on who made it and what its worth I would really appreciate it. Thank you Michelle
Answer: Hi Michelle, It’s part of the Textura Line, circa 1950. Designed by Belle Kogan–"B" It has a vlue fo around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
I have 3 pottery pieces that I cannot ID. 1) A small (4.5” HIGH) LIGHT BLUE vase with a flower embossed in the middle. 1/2 MOON RESTING ON 4 FEET/FOOTED No markings. THE FOOTED BOTTOMS ARE UNGLAZED AND SHOW A LIGHT,CREAM COLORED CLAY 2) AN 11” high decanter MARKED ON BOTTOM WITH THE # 162 INCISED/ENDENTED. THE BOTTOM IS GLAZED, EXCEPT FOR THE OUTER BASE RING. ALSO, IT HAS A ball shaped/corklined ceramic stopper (not shown) 3) A 5” high, very heavy glazed SWAN PLANTER marked – U.S.A. incised on the bottom, plus other markings that cannot be read due to the glaze thickness. THE BOTTOM HAS A UNGLAZED BASE RING. THE CENTER OF THE BOTTOM IS GLAZED.
Answer: I think the swan may be a Gonder item, you have me stumped on the other two. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
I have a 2 toned green vase that is 7 inches tall, and marked with only 424 on the bottom….I was told it was Redwing….it has very appealing floral embossing on 2 sides and very unusual bottom. Is it indeed Redwing??
Answer: Yes, this is a Red Wing product. It’s actually called RumRill, but made by Red Wing all the same. There are several similar shapes like this, called "Rocket" vases. They were made in the mid thirties. It has a value of around 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
This is a burnt orange red wing 795. It is in perfect condition. I had a Red W ing collector come to the house one day after answering an ad and he couldn’t find it in any books. just curious about it . thanks for your input.
Answer: Hi, I think it’s from the Prismatique line, from 1962. Mandarin Orange is the glaze. It has a value of around 60.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
Is this a Red Wing piece? Can you tell me anything about? I have a picture of the mark on the bottom, but could not seem to send with the picture of the pot. it seems to be a flower with 812 and what looks like S M The mark on the cheek is reflected light, not a mark on the pot.
Answer: Hello, it’s not Red Wing, but I think it may be a Rookwood piece. Their mark is an "R" with marks above it, or flames. The number would be the shape and SM is the artist. Hand decorated, and very desireable by collectors with the native american portrait. If you can, send another pic of the bottom, and I will be able to say for sure. It’s a valuable piece. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
My mother purchased this item for $1.00 at thrift shop. It’s about 6.5 inches in height and 7.5 inches in width. I don’t see any damages but would like as much information on the piece as possible. Thank you.
Answer: This is shape #127, early artware done by Red Wing. Circa 1930. The glaze looks to be light green, and has a value of around 80.00 or so. Your Mom has an eye for a bargain! thanks, steve n rose
Question:
I purchased this item at an estate sale and can’t find any information about it anywhere. I hope you may tell me a little something about it and what it may be worth. It is in perfect shape, no chips, cracks or crazing in the glaze. The color is an ox blood or cordavan. I measures 9 1/2"long, 4" wide at the widest, by 1" deep. [IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/AEROSOAR/MVC-691F.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/AEROSOAR/MVC-694F.jpg[/IMG]
Answer: Hi, she is one of many, many ashtrays Red Wing produced. Believe it was done in the early fifties. It is worth around 250.00 or so. Nice find!! thanks, steve n rose
Question:
No question. Just wanted to say thanks to Steve n Rose for answering my question. I am the one who inquired about a B2009. I opened the website and saw my question front and center, felt like I was on T.V. or something. I wish that I had a picture of the vase but I am not that computer savvy yet. I also wish that I had checked the spelling. Thanks again. If I ever get tired of the vase I’ll send it to Nebraska for your museum. It’s a very nice piece of pottery.
you are most welcome! steve n rose
Question:
I have this dish I’m not sure what it is, maybe a advertising piece for in a store. The dish measures 6" by 2 1/2". I have no idea of it’s age or value. Can you help me? Thanks, Doug
Answer: Hi Doug, I think it is an ashtray, but the advertising makes it kind of special. There are some of these around, but it still has a value of around 250.00 or so. It is most likely from the 30′s, with the orange glaze. thanks, steve n rose