Red Wing USA M5001, Charles Murphy Designer

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I found a beauty of a dark brown/black clay vase stuffed into the rafters of my father’s garage that dates back to the early 1900s. It stands 8 inches high and is about five inches in diameter at its base. Stamped beneath it is: Red Wing USA M-5001. What are you able to share with me about the manufactuer, date it was made, its rough worth (it has a few tiny chips at its top. Hereis my vase that reads Red Wing USA M5001. Can you tell me more about it and what it is worth? Dan

 

Answer: Dan, it’s part of the Garden Club Line, from the fifties. Value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Green Vase with lion’s head on side

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I have a large vase the I found in a relative’s barn. she collected a lot of early American pottery and this is the last piece in the collection that I have. I have been trying to identify it for years and came up with nothing. It has a rough texture like stucco on the outside. It is very uneven and looks to be hand made. It has two lion’s head handles on it, and an 11a marked on the bottom. Any information would help. The closest vase I found like this was at the 2002 Wisconsin pottery show web site. Adam

Answer: Hi Adam

I wish I could be of more help, but I don’t know who made this vase. thanks, steve n rose

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question from: dan@danmcnichol.com

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I found a beauty of a dark brown/black clay vase stuffed into the rafters of my father’s garage that dates back to the early 1900s. It stands 8 inches high and is about five inches in diameter at its base. Stamped beneath it is: Red Wing USA M-5001. What are you able to share with me about the manufactuer, date it was made, its rough worth (it has a few tiny chips at its top.
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question from: albertandfred@rogers.com

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Hi..
I have an old pitcher either water or cream.. it is approx 12 in high.It is white in color with blue trimmings.. There is the CGR initial on the front also done in blue. CGR stands for the Canadian Government railway which dates back in the early 1900′s… the maker of this pitcher is Jame s M. Shaw & co.. New York. Am wondering if this is a rare piece… it is in perfect condition see attached pic
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Red Wing Vase B1399, Belle Kogan designer

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I have a small redwing clam shaped bowl the markings on the bottom look to be B1399, I was wondering the value of the piece and best way to get it to a red wing collector so it can be properly appreciated. It is a blueish gray color on the inside and beautiful pink that realistically mimics the color of conch shell on the inside. The piece is 5 inches tall and its 2 1/2" wide I dont know anything about pottery it looks in great condition to me no chips and cracking of the glaze Chris

 

Answer: The B1399 is a Kogan design, value about 20.00 or so.It is from from the mid fifties. thanks, steve n rose

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12 gallon Red Wing Crock with black numbers and oval

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Just picked this up last weekend. Can you tell me a little bit more about it? It does not have handles, and I read that this means it was made before 1915. Can you give me an idea as to the value? Kent

 

Answer: Kent, The value of the crock is approximately $150 in good condition. Jeff

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