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value of a james benjamin stone ware crock and jug? crock 10" high, jug 12" inches, blue writing on both.Lori
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Big Boy Water Cooler – Red Wing
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I have a "Big Boy", Water Cooler. I think it is a 10 gal. it is 18" high and 12" wide at the inside top opening. it is in great condition. Not sure what "decorations" mean but the marking on it are as follows: Water Cooler in blue with 6" redwing below. Stoneware emblem below the redwing and spout hole below that. The oval emblem type designates it as a Zinc glazed Water Cooler from 1917-1918. I am looking for an estimated value on this piece. It is for sale. William
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Red Wing Vase M 1456
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I have a Red Wing Vase marked M 1456 Wondering what would be the value of it? Joan
Answer: Hi Joan
Value is around 50.00 or so for this vase. thanks, steve n rose
Chrysanthemum Dinnerware
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I have Chrysantheum Dishes in good condition:
1 serving vegtable bowl
1 serving plate
4 Dinner plates
2 small desert bowls
10 Bread/butter plates
Can you give me a value? Others have chips & I assume they have no value & should be tossed out.
Please advise, Terri taylor
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territaylor@q.com
Caprice Plates
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I have found in my dads workshop cabinet 4 of the small saucers and 2 of the pie plates and are curious of how old they are and what is the style name or series they are called? If you could also give rough estimeate of thier value also. Thanks for your help. Mark
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Red Wing Vase shape B 1412, Belle Kogan designer
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I have a green vase with yellow interior. There are numbers on the bottom, but I cannot read them. Vase is in mint condition, and does state RED WING on the bottom. I’d love any info about this, including price range. Thanks! Here are the direct links:
Answer: this is shape B1412, designed by belle kogan in 1953. there are some matching candlesticks that go with it. Value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose
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Brown Top Jug Bottom Marked Red Wing Stoneware
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I have an old stoneware jug that was found, buried with a brown topped whiskey jug, under the porch of my parents’ farmhouse. The word "Redwing" is drawn into the clay on the bottom before it was fired rather than stamped. The handle of the jug is rather crudely attached. I haven’t been able to find a comparison piece to estimate it’s is worth,if anything. There are no other marks on it. Carrie
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Red Wing 1148, designer Charles Murphy
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I have a vase with the following debossed on the bottom: 1148 RED WING USA It’s tannish glaze on the outside with a sea green color inside the piece. THe exterior has a tropical type scene raised all around on it. Betty
Answer: Hi Betty
this vase is attributed to designer Charles Murphy, designed in 1942. Value is around 95.00 or so. thanks steve n rose
10 gallon bail handled crock
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it is large and has 2 wire and wooden handles it has cream colored glaze. it has a red wing, a large number 10 and it says patent Dec.21st 1915.Should i give it as a christmas present or hang on to it? Patti
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Northern Lights pattern
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We have a Northern Lights collection, and I really cannot find any information on these pieces. What is the value? and is it rare. The collection that we have are: 8 cups 8 saucers 8 dinner plates 8 small plates 8 small bowls 1 serving bowl 1 platter 1 creamer Any information you can give me on these pieces would be helpful. Thanks! Jenny
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