Friar Tuck Cookie Jar

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Can you give me any information about this Redwing pottery? The cookie jar was in my early-childhood home in Lakeview, Oregon. I am 71-years old and have lived all over the country. The pottery has been a bit of a mystery to me as I was raised by people other than my biological parents — really, this is the only thing I have that connects me to those early years. Sonja
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Delta Blue pitcher, cream and sugar

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I have these three pieces of Delta Blue – a creamer, sugar and a larger piece. Can you tell me what the larger piece is called? I don’t have a lid for it. Also, can you give me an approximate value on the three pieces? Thanks, Leigh
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Orleans Pieces

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I have a fairly completed set of the pink Orleans dinnerware. It was given to my grandmother in-law right after world war II. I have placesettings for 10. a few pcs have minor chips. I have the water pitcher, tea pot, covered bowl or casserole, covered individual bowls, salad and dessert plates, sauce bowls, salt and pepper, round platters… Any idea what a set like this is worth?
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Red Wing 258 teapot, Gypsy Trail

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I would like to know the time period/year made of this teapot. I think it is from the "Village Green" collection. Also the est. of value. Here is a picture of it, and on the bottom of the teapot it says "Redwing USA 258". Please let me know, so that I can tell my mom, since she got it from her mom, and it belonged to her mother’s mother. So yes it’s about 4 generations. Thanks so much, Emmy
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Smart Set small cruet no stopper, not a Bud Vase

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I know that this is from the Smartset line. It looks like a bud vase but I was unable to find a reference to a bud vase being manufactured for this line. It is 9 inches high at the highest point.It does have a small chip at the bottom rim. Please see the photo. Is this a bud vase? Thank you. Karen
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Dated Dinnerware Plate

Question: I bought a box of dinnerware at an auction yesterday and noticed one of the plates had the date "Aug 12 1946" stamped in the back, seemed unusual to us. Just curious if you know something about it and if this is a keeper or not.

Thanks for your help!

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Lotus Pattern

Question:
I have 10 of each place setting, they have numbers ranging from 192-215. some have numbers in the redwing symbol from 3-10 as best as i can tell. they are all in perfect condition , no cracks or chips.

10 coffee cups
1 large platter
Gravy Boat
bowl and saucer attached
sugar dish
10 salad plates
10 dinner plates
10 saucers
10 small bowls (fruit bowls)
10 large bowls (cereal bowls)

any info you could provide would be greatly nappreciated. thanks for your time.Brian

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Lotus Pattern Vase

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I found this in a shed at my mothers house. I noticed it does have a Redwing mark. I have looked on the internet and I have had no luck. Do you know what this is and when it was made? Thanks, Carol
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