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Lion Vase 164

Question:
I have a 1929 red wing #164s "lion vase" with blue ink circular mark on bottom it is about 8 inches tall in the "cobination of tan & gray" so close to the "nokomis" glaze, but with seen with lots of variations: this pot withe bluish tones on lower half, there are NO chips,NO cracks or NO crazing, in wonderful,excellent condition, how much is this worth? sorry i have no camera to upload pics. Michael

Answer: Hi Michael

you sound quite knowledgeable on the "lion" vases. Today, I think it would bring around 150.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1592

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Hi ! I have a shallow bowl that is of medium size it is the color or pepto bismal (pink) and speckled it is stamped red wing usa 1592 what is it worth? It is in primo condition. Thanks Christina

Answer: Hi Christina

you have a console bowl from 1958, the glaze is called fleck zephyr pink. Value is around 30.00. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon should jug with birch leaves, 20lb butter crock

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hi, i have a 5 gallon shoulder style jug with 2 birch leaves on the side and a oval underneath that reads UNION STONEWARE CO. Red Wing Minn. The bottom is stamped Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn. Condition is excellent; no cracks, but there is a flat flake type chip the size of a nickel on the side at the bottom. It was glazed over. I also have a 20 lbs butter crock. Im sure its Red Wing, but not marked. The only marking is the blue rectangle with " 20 LBS" on the side.Its also in excellent condition. no cracks or chips. thanks very much for your time and information, much appreciated. sid magerkurth, geneseo, il
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David Hallum crock that reads: “MINN. POTTERY D. HALLUM 3 RED WING”

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I have a David Hallum crock that reads: "MINN. POTTERY D. HALLUM 3 RED WING". It is 9 3/4"H x 10 1/4"W. It has two small base chips. There are no other chips or cracks. How many of these exist? I know the museum at the Pottery Place has one (or has had one) and I’ve been told that another person owns two. What is the value of something like this? Thank you.Bret
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Christmas Tree holder, zinc glaze

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I have a Red Wing "Christmas Tree Holder" that is 8 1/4"H x 10"W. It says "PATENT APPLIED FOR" in a blue box on the back side. There are no marks on the bottom. It has the one 3/8" chip on the lip. No other chips or cracks. What is it worth? Thank you. Bret
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Spitton with Brown Sponge

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I have a red/white spittoon that is 6"H x 9 3/4"W. It has no marks on the bottom. There are two hairline cracks at the lip that both go through to the other side. One crack is about 2" and the other one is about 2.5". Is this Red Wing? What is it worth? Thanks Bret
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Spittoon blue sponge with brown interior

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I have a blue/white spittoon with a brown glaze interior. There are no marks on the bottom. It is 6 3/4"H x 10"W. It has one 1" hairline at the lip that does not go through to the other side. No other chips or cracks. Is this Red Wing? When was it made? What is it worth? Thank you for your help. Bret
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