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Happy The Children cookie jar follow up

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As a follow up to the Happy The Children cookie jar, I have attached a picture. The jar is white with a brown fleck. The top is brown. The jar is in perfect condition and the lid is original sa compared to pictures in the books. The story from the person I purchased it from, is that the jar was purchased by his Aunt. Kurt
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question from: b.haralson@hotmail.com

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I am interested in locating pieces to complete my Red Wing Hearthstone Orange dinnerware set. It was a gift from my late grandmother, and came with plates, saucers and several serving bowls. I would love to use this set, but need the bowls, and if available, coffee mugs and pitcher. Please help!! Thank you.
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Red Wing USA 1025, Magnolia group

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I have a vase of white Red Wing (Picture included) which has belonged to my family for at least 60 – 70 years. it Measures 8 inches tall. The top opeing is 3" x 2 3/4". The bottom has indented into the clay "Red Wing USA 1025 (I’m not sure if I am reading the number correctly, but that is close.) I would like to know when it was probably made, what the pattern is called, and what the value may be. Thank you for your help. Judith

 

Answer: Hi Judith

you are correct, it’s shape #1025. Part of the Magnolia group from 1940. Value is around 60.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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question from: lindaheavlin@knology.net

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In regard to my earlier question 3 dinner plates (10.5 inches) are marked with the number 292 on the back under red Red Wing mark, the other dinner plates have a small 4 in the wing portion of the mark. 1 salad plate has 1112 stamped on it, the rest have a small number 4 in the wing, the bowl has 1124 USA on it, and the one saucer has 116 USA on it and the rest of the saucers have a small 5 in the wing. Thanks, again!

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Red Wing Blossom Time-Green pattern

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I have some dishes in the Red Wing Blossom Time-Green pattern. I have 7 dinner plates, 1 small bowl, 5 salad/desert plates, 7 saucers, 8 teacups and creamer, teapot and salt & pepper shakers. They have been used and have glazing on most pieces, they are slightly discolored also. The small bowl has several small chips and one teacup has a small, almost undetectable chip. Otherwise they are in very good condition. Thanks for your help! Linda

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In regard to my earlier question 3 dinner plates (10.5 inches) are marked with the number 292 on the back under red Red Wing mark, the other dinner plates have a small 4 in the wing portion of the mark. 1 salad plate has 1112 stamped on it, the rest have a small number 4 in the wing, the bowl has 1124 USA on it, and the one saucer has 116 USA on it and the rest of the saucers have a small 5 in the wing. Thanks, again!

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12 gallon Red Wing stoneware crock

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It has a patent date of 12-31-1915. It is 16.5 inches in diameter and 17.5 inches tall. The original handles are present. The ‘ears’ of the handles are in tact. It is a 12 gallon crock. It reads ‘Red Wing Union Stoneware’…which I think means that it the pre-dates 1936 switchover to another name. Where can I go to sell something like this for some value. My Mom is knocking down her shed and she has this from her Mom (my Gram). Nobody in the family wants it but it is interesting on some level. Gerry
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