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I have this brown bowl that I have been able to find nothing on. It has the design of a basket weave and it has a strange shape, almost like someone grabbed the top of it and squeezed. There are some definite flaws on it that looks as though something happened during the firing process. Almost like the bowl touched the inside wall of the kiln. It measures 8x6x4.5. The bottom says Red Wing U.S.A 916. Can you tell me about this piece, along with the value? Thanks so much! Melody

Answer: Hi Melody

this shape does have a pinched in top, that’s normal. It’s from 1965. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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the center piece of this is separate from the bottom. they are not attached. I am wondering if they belong together. I bought them together. the bottom dish is 12.5" x 9.25". It has applied leaves on each end for decoration. It is marked Red Wing USA #418. The center piece is 9.75" tall. It has a gold sticker on it that says Red Wing Art Pottery. Do you have an estimate of what they would be worth. Any help is appreciated. Thank you, Diane

Answer: Hi Diane

they are from the same timeframe, same glaze, but they aren’t a match. The centerpiece is from Kogan’s Deluxe line, shape # B2503, there are different console bowls that match this item. The 418 is a console bowl, but for a different group. Value for both is around 125.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Hi Steve & Rose, I read through all 1300 questions to make sure this question hasn’t been asked before….What color glazes do the ash receivers/bud vases appear? I have white/cream, blue, yellow, and green. I’ve also seen red and saw that one of your readers had a pink one. Is that it – six colors in all? Thanks for your forum! I really appreciate that you take the time to do this. You’ve helped me out in the past and I always value your opinion! Denise

Answer: Hi Denise

you’ve been busy! I do know they were done in copper, besides the colors you mentioned. I’m not sure, this was when they were still using some Rumrill glaze colors, and making some new ones as well. there are 8 glazes listed in 1940, but a whole lot more than that in 1938, and in 1941. I would guess there are a few other colors out there. good question, hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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i have a red vase on the bottom it is marked 1259 red wing. how old is it, what would be the value on it thank tou for our help, john

Answer: Hi John

the 1259 was designed in 1946, value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a Red Wing pink Pegasus vase number 134D or 1340 USA with no chips. My house was part of an old farm and I found this piece of pottery in my back yard. Liesa

Answer: Hi Liesa

amazing to find it unbroken! it’s shape #1340, from 1949. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I just purchased a lovely Red Wing vase at a yard sale for $3. It is solid black, 3-footed, 10" tall, with a 4 1/4" diameter opening at the top. It has a slightly larger diameter of its lower half. I’m a garden clubber, and buy vases everywhere I go, and love this vase’s lines. It is clearly marked "RED WING USA M-1497" on the bottom. I can’t provide a photo today, but will do so when I get home, if you need it. Thank you for any info you can provide about my new vase! It’s really lovely! Elizabeth

Answer: Elizabeth

It’s a design by Charles Murphy, from 1955. There are several other forms with this group that have the same type style. Value is around 35.00 or so. nice find! thanks, steve n rose

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I have a white vase 8 inches tall 5 1/2 inches wide at the top. It has a flower with leaves on the front. On the bottom it says Red Wing USA 1216. I am 58 years old and my parents had this for as long as I can remember. I would just like to have some history on it or any information that you could give me. My Mother just passed last year so we are running across a lot of items we would like to know more about. Thank You! Peggy Stilger

Answer: Your 1216 vase is from the Magnolia Group and came in at least 2 sizes, and was produced around 1946. Value is approximately $65. Steve n Rose

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Im wondering if you can give me information on a piece of pottery, including value. I am including a picture. this vase (?) is 6 1/2 inch. tall. at the widest part of the base it is 6 1/2 wide. the opening at the top is 2 3/4 wide. it has a single flower with leaf pattern on both sides, the same pattern, but not exactly the same (hand done?) the inside is a high gloss glaze. on out side it is matte.in a forest green. the bottom of piece (pic. included on second email) says-Red wing union stoneware co. Red wing, minn. thank you, julie

Answer: Hi Julie

It’s shape #127, part of the brushed ware line, circa 1930. Value is around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I was looking for information, estimate, or interested party. It is a turqoise or light blue picther. It is approx. 12" to 13" tall with handle. The bottom is in the shape of a bulb and the upper section is flowers and leaves. The ID# is 1187. the inside is a cream color. I will send a picture as soon as camera is available. If you may help me it would be greatly appreciated. I have exhausted all web site I could find and have not seen one. Michael

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http://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/1769/116/

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I have a circular, squat "bulb bowl" piece of brown Brushed Ware, glazed green on the inside, having a circular stamp: Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn. The lower half of the outer section is decorated with what appears to be a molded rectangular repeating pattern, and above that on the upper half is a leave and berry pattern with vines connecting the leaves. I have no picture but my son can take one if you need it. Entire piece is about 3" tall, 11-12" in diameter. Thanks! Georgia

Answer: Hi Georgia

no pic necessary, thanks. It’s shape # 120, from around 1930. There are 4 sizes of this one, yours is the largest. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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