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I have this vase that is approx 11" tall and 21" around at its widest point. On the bottom it has a blue stamp saying red wing union stoneware but no number that I can tell. It is tan and blue textured flowers on the outside. Please help me figure out what collection it came out of, its worth, and also how old it is. Keysha

Answer: Hi Keysha

this is from the brushed ware line, circa 1930, it is shape #133, with a value of around 120.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I purchased what appears to be a planter for $10.oo. It is white glazed on the outside with a scalloped edge aroung the upper 1/3 of the planter and glazed a pale green on the inside. The dimensions are 9 5/8 inches in height and 10 1/2 inches wide. The bottom is stamped Red Wing USA 445-10. The lettering appears to have been made by a stamp but it is imprinted into the bottom. I would describe the condition as very good. Thank you Michelle Schmitz-Bohrer

Answer: Hi Michelle

this is a flower pot, very popular design, and made for many years. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have this beautiful piece of Red Wing in a glorious deep crimson. I believe it is a planter(?) with a flat back and a curved front; approx. 14.5" long, 4" at widest point, and 4.5" deep. Age? Value? Location where it was made? Are there any other additional pieces in this series? Thank you!

Answer: Hello

yes, this is a window box planter, I think it dates to the fourties era. there should be a number on the bottom. It is a Red Wing item, made in Red Wing, Minnesota. I know of no other pieces to match it, altho, there are several others with the same glaze. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a Red Wind Pottery vase.. White with Metal handles that look like a leaf.. It is a 9in vase.. M-1599 number I would like to know a little more about it Thanks so much In Christ, Jane Gibe

Answer: Hi Jane

this is a Charles Murphy design, from 1958. there are a few other shapes with the brass handles, as well. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a red wing vase (?) I am curious about; what year was it made and approximate value. It is mint, no cracks, chips. White stair stepped vase has Red Wing 760 (spelled with a backward N). Linda

Answer: Hi Linda

this is a bookend planter, from around 1939. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hi, my cleaning lady broke one of my favorite pieces today. It’s a black vase, around 14" tall. It’s marked Red Wing 634. I’ve been looking online but haven’t seen another like it, nor any details. Can you tell me anything about it? I purchased it at a yard sale around 10 years ago. Thanks Evan

Answer: Hi Evan

this dates to 1959, and has a value of around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hello, I have a turquoise colored vase, round with a fluted mouth about 8 inches tall that is stamped RED WING #901. Can you please tell me if it real Red Wing and what it’s value might be? Thank you! Doris

Answer: Hi Doris

the 901 is a real Red Wing item, and it measures about 8" tall. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a birch bark canoe that is broke in two. where would be a good place to have it repaired. It is a clean break. Sara

Answer: HI Sara

The RWCS Business Office does have contact information for a repair person in Red Wing, MN. Please call 800-977-7927 with your contact information and we can assist you.

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I really wish I could attach a photo to this question, but my smartphone is not "smart" enough to do it. So I will describe as best I can. I have a planter or jardinaire in the shape of a lion that is laying down, head up. It has an almost "sphyinx" like face to it. Painted in lightbbrwons and tans. The detail on the main and tail are very shaggy. The bottom stamped with Red Wing USA 917. The it also is marked (like someone inscribed it) with JM 1976. Did Red Wing do greenware for pottery classes or is this a legitimate product that Red Wing sold? I’ve searched and searched and am completely flummoxed! Help me Red Wing experts! Thank you in advance, Stephanie

Answer: Hi Stephanie

Red Wing did produce a lion planter, which dates to around 1965. It is the correct number, but this one was done by someone else. when the factory closed, some molds were sold to other companies, and we call these items "hobby shop". with the name and date, I’m certain it wasn’t made by red wing. the factory closed in 1967. the original is worth a few hundred dollars, yours maybe 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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what is a red wing bird bath produced in the 1940′s worth (in good condition) Grace

Answer: Hi Grace

I don’t know of any birdbaths produced that late, most were from the brushedware line, circa 1930. Those sell for around 1000.00 or so. They have a matt glaze, usually brown or green, and most have a metal "stem" which runs thru both pieces of the birdbath. thanks, steve n rose

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