Tampico and Red Wing Rose bowls

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I have 2 red wing bowls wuth painted brown leaves and red roses #318,328. I dont know much about them. Wouldyou let me know. I also have another bowl that antique white with brown speckled paint with brown leaves a melon pumpkin with a wine bottle in the pumpkin #142. Please help me figure out what they are and thier value. Thanks Patty Riordan
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Dutch Girl Cookie Jar

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I have a "Dutch Girl" cookie jar. It was a wedding gift to my great grandparents in 1943. It says "REDWING USA" on the bottom and is also stamped "Redwing Pottery" and says "hand painted". It is approx. 11" high, it is all yellow except the lid, which is the top part of her dress and her arms, the dress part is brown. There is no damage at all, no chips or cracks of any kind.
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Pig Shaped Pitcher

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I would like to know the value of a pig pitcher. It says "patented Smiley" on the bottom. My mother in law said she bought it at red wing in 1946-47.The pigs tail is the handle and the mouth is the spout. It has blue and red flowers on it’s chest. It’s eyes are closed with very long eyelashes. It is cream colored. Thanks!
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Dripolator Coffee Maker

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I have a Red Wing stacking teapot (pot, strainer, & lid) with the number 254 on the bottom. Aside from a small chip & a couple of small cracks on the inside of the lid, it appears to be in perfect condition. The total height of the 3 pieces is 10-1/2 inches and the measurement across from spout to handle is approximately 10 inches. What is the correct name for this piece, when was is produced, which pattern, and value? Thanks for your help. Cathy
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Red Wing 264 teapot, Daffodil

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I have Red Wing teapot with a hand painted floral decoration and is bottom marked "Red Wing USA 264". It’s roughly, depending on which way you lean, 8" wide and 7-1/2" tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. I bought the piece on an on-line auction site and had it shipped to my door for a total of $32.00… That is about all I can tell you. Can you date it? Is it a certain pattern? Did I get a good deal? Jon
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