Birch Bark Line Canoes, 12 and 17 inch

Question:
I have two Red Wing stamped canoes one is 12in the other17in.How many sizes did they make? Are they hard to find? Are they costly? Robin

Answer: Hi Robin

They are part of the Birch Bark line, circa 1963. There are 3 sizes, you are missing the 10" one. #735 12" value around 200.00, the #733 17" has a value of around 300.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Magnolia Line Pitcher, #1219

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I was recently given a cream colored Red Wing pithcer with what I believe is a large magnolia on the front. It is approximately 11 & 1/2 " tall with a long neck and a very faint Red wing embossing on the bottom. I also see a V carved into the bottom as well. Thank you for your help. I appreicate it. Gerri

Answer: Hi Gerri

It’s shape # 1219, part of the Magnolia group, circa 1946. You may be seeing an "L", these came in left and right. Value is around 85.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Planter, brushed ware

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I’m interested in the value of a Red Wing pottery planter, 8 inches high, 9 1/2 inches diameter, olive green, floral relief design, stamped on the bottom with 9 letters (illegible) with "77" penciled on the bottom, estimated to be about 80 years old, in good condition. I’m unable to send a picture.

Answer: Hello

it sound like you have a piece fo brushed ware, from the 1930′s. It’s a very flat finish that looks to wiped off to show the highlights of the designs. A rough guess to a price would be around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Flower pot with orange poppies and signed

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I have a small pretty RW Pottery flower pot. It is cream colored with very pretty orange poppies hand painted on the side. The bottom is stamped with a 6 and signed Lothner S. It has a tiny chip on the bottem rim, some slight crazing of the glaze but otherwise in good condition. I’m just wondering if anyone collects this kind of item and what it might be worth. I could take a pic of it if anyone wants to see it. Thanks. Linda Niebeling

Answer: Hi Linda

there are a few of the Lothner pieces around. Some have applied decals, some are handpainted. Value is around 80.00 or so with the chip. thanks, steve n rose

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Red wing 1181

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Dear Al, I came across a beautiful Redwing vase. It is a powder blue with a flower design and it is 8 3/4" tall with an inner lip dia. of about 4 1/2". It is stamped 1181 RED – WING U.S.A. I haven’t been able to locate it in my research and am hopeful you can give me some history on it along with an approx. value. It does have a hairline crack, I’m including close-up photo’s for you. Thank you again, Eric.

Answer: Hi Eric

there are several different shapes with this particular design, from around 1943. Most are aniqued ivory, w/brown, but some come in different colors, as your’s is. The crack will hurt it’s value. Maybe around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Brushed Ware planter and Stand

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I have had this RED Wing jardiniere for about 20 years. It is marked in a circular pattern on the bottom "Union Stoneware co., Red Wing, Red Wing Minn." The base or stand is 24 inches tall and the pot 12 inches diameter at the rim. What is the approx. age and value of this item. Thanks for any information you may have on this item.

Answer: Hello

Your jardinere and pedistal is from around 1930. Part of the brushed ware line. It has a value of around 1,000.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Cornucopia, 1284

Question:
I have a cornucopia, 10" tall, white w/gray speckle, black inside. Red Wing USA 1284 on bottom. Mint condition. Might be from 1947. Value??? Thanks!

Answer: Hi,

this item has a value of around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Vase with green leaves, Roseville

Question:
I have a vase that I recently aquired, I dont think it is red wing, but unsure what it might be. It is 12" tall and is very heavy with no marks on the bottom, the base is about 8" across. No damage to the piece. Any ideas what and value might be. thanks

Answer: Hello

I think this is a piece of Roseville, they are fairly expensive, but I can’t give you an accurate price. nice item, thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing planters 1344 and 1345

Question:
I have a set of Red Wing planters. They were my Mother’s`and I remember them sitting on a shelf in our house in the 40′s…They are green,with the numbers 1344 and 1345 on the bottom, a little over 6 " tall and have what appear to be asian features. They are holding bouquets of flowers. There are no known cracks or crazing. There are some hard water marks that I am sure I can clean off. I am going to try to sell them and I would appreciate a rough value on the set. Thanks so much, Diane

Answer: Hi Diane

these date to around 1948, and have a value of around 65.00 each.

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