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I have a 20" Red Wing USA Green vase marked M-3015. There are a few chips on the underside of the high relief areas. How much do chips effect the value and is it better to repair the damage or leave it alone? Lisa

Answer: Hi Lisa

this is part of Charles Murphy’s decorator line, circa 1959. It has a book value of around 375.00. The chips will hurt it, everyone seems to want "perfect". Repairs are fairly expensive, I would just leave it as found. Still a nice vase, it may bring 200.00 or so as is. thanks, steve n rose

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Hi any chance this could be Red Wing. Been in our family for at least 50 years. Mark on bottom 159,C. Stands about 12" high. Thought it looked a little like your brushwear picture. Probably not but enjoyed your reading your site here in UK. Jean

Answer: Hi Jean

it is similiar to brushed ware, but not a Red Wing item. Not sure who made this one, but it looks nice, very classic design. It appears to be bisque, is it glazed? Can’t really give you a price, either! Wish I could be of more assistance. thanks, steve n rose

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I found what I believe is a Murphy Giraffe Planter. Were these marked? Mine does not have any mark on the bottom. I will send pictures later, after I get home. Thanks, Christopher

Answer: Christopher

I think most were marked, it is shape #896, from 1965. I do know some were done after Red Wing closed, someone else used the molds. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a cold paint white swan planter with green interior and it also has a baby swan in the front next to the mother it has red wing USA 337. Do you have any idea of the value. I am a new pottery collector and this is my first red wing piece. Thanks so much! Debbie

Answer: Hi Debbie

the swan and chick planter is #1337, and dates to around 1947. In reference to "cold" paint, I refer to that as being painted over the glaze, which will wash or wear off. Your swan shouldn’t have that, unless someone adjusted the color on their own. They came in several glaze combinations, and have a value of around 80.00 or so. Welcome to pottery collecting! thanks, steve n rose

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My neighbor has an original watercolor by an M.E. Lang. She received it about 40 years ago from relatives in Red Wing, Minnesota. We are wondering if there was an artist by that name anytime in Red Wing Pottery’s history? Thank you so much for your time.

Answer: Hello

I’m not real sure, your best bet would be to contact the Goodhue Historical Society, in Red Wing. thanks, steve n rose

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Can you tell me the value of this vase? The number on the bottom is 2309. It also says Red Wing USA. The height is 6" and the width is 4". It is burgundy and white with a glaze over the top. It is in excellent condition.

Answer: Hello

this is another anniversary line shape, from 1953. The glaze is called an overlay, luster burgandy. It’s part of a console set, the 2308 is a smaller size that goes along with it. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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redwing usa vase 02315 this is an olive green vase with two openings in the top with a top piece off set in the middle of the openings, one opening is larger than the other. i have no image to send to you. acan you tell me anything about this. Loretta

Answer: Hi Loretta

this piece is an anniversary line shape, circa 1953. I think the 0 is actually a "B". sometimes they are hard to read. Designed by Belle Kogan. Value is around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a pink glazed compote(?), with flecks. The marking on the bottom is Red Wing U.S.A. 1582. THe size is approx 11" long, 6/5" at highest point, 4" wide and 3" deep inside. It looks like an oval bowl with 1 end curved up, and the other curved down.Do you know how old it is, what is used for and the value, please? I’m sorry, but my photo won’t upload. Thanks Beth

Answer: Hi Beth

it’s actually a console bowl. It was designed around 1957, the glaze is called fleck zephyr pink, and it has a value of around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I inherited this vase from my grandmother and would like to know more about it and it’s value.The bottom of the vase reads Red Wing 1563 on the bottom. Thanks Heather

Answer: Hi Heather

this one was designed in 1957 as well. Part of the art pottery line. The glaze looks to be fleck green. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Cranberry colored bamboo vase, 7 1/2 in tall, oblong width 3×4, marked "Red Wing USA 400" on bottom. Ronald

Answer: Hi Ronald

this one dates to around 1952, and has a value of 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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