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Red Wing M 3005 decorator line, Charles Muphy, designer

Question:
I have an ashtray marked Red Wing USA, M-3005. It is 11" square and orange/brown in color. Glaze is not very shiny, but there are some glossier spots. The indentation area has curves and the middle section that sticks up for the cigarettes is about 2 1/2 in. square and has 3 "notches" for cigarettes. There are no chips, cracks or crackling in the glaze. Thank you for any help you can provide. Robin

Answer: Hi Robin

this is a decorator line shape, from 1959. The glaze is probably burnt orange. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing B-1389, Belle Kogan designer

Question:
I have two Red Wing figurines. They are the hand painted Oriental male and female. The model # on the male is B1389 and the female is not marked. The female is 9 1/2 inches in height. Could you tell me the female’s model # and the $ value of each. As you can see from the photos,the male’s head has been detached. Thank you for your time! Mark

Answer: Hi Mark

These were designed by Belle Kogan, circa 1951. The male is shape 1398. These handpainted ones are worth more than the solid glazed. Value around 175.00 each, in perfect condition.

thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Bird Bath identification tips

Question:
I have located a bird bath. The owner of the store has it marked as RW. I do not have a picture to submit, but am interested in knowing what markings to look for and design options. She also had a flower pot (the kind that are placed in cemetaries) She also indicated this was RW, but I am thinking not. It has a USA on the bottom…do not believe RW ever did that? Maybe I am wrong. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks. Carol

Answer: Hi Carol

most red wing birdbaths will have a rod running thru the bowl and pedistal, in the form of a branch. There are a couple that are a solid piece. Most will also be marked with an ink stamp, as well. There are several different shapes, which I really can’t describe very well. If you can find the Reiss books, there are pictures of several birdbaths there.

second, red wing did mark items USA, but not till around 1940. I think the brushed ware items, bird baths- cemetary urns weren’t produced that late, so I doubt it is a red wing item. hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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Frog and Deer sand with candlesticks

Question:
I saw the deer posted on a web site for $ 50. In your honest opinion what is the value of the whole set. There are no cracks, just a little dirt an dust. Natalie

Answer: Hi Natalie

Value for all four pieces, I would say around 120.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 769, Belle Kogan’s 100 line

Question:
I would like to know the value of the piece in the picture I’m sending. It has a number 769 on the bottom. Thanks James

Answer: Hi James

This is from Belle Kogan’s 100 line, from around 1938-39. Value is around 70.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1020 pitcher, Magnolia Group

Question:
I’m looking at a Red Wing pitcher. Approximately 12" high. Has a flower on it with the flower stem wrapping around to the other side and a smaller flower on this opposite side. It is off white with brown to accent the flowers On the bottom it says, Red Wing USA 1020. Pitcher is in very good condition. I am at my mother’s house. If needed, I can get my digital camera at a leter time and send you a photo. Steve

Answer: Hi Steve

no pic necessary, this is part of the Magnolia group, 1940, there are 2 similiar shapes,the 1020 is around 10", and 1220 is around 11" . Either one has a value of around 75.00. thanks, steve n rose

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