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Red WIng 1118 vase
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i have a green vase mint condition. says red wing u.s.a.1118 on the bottom. how much is it worth? Patty
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your vase dates to the early 40′s, value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
5 gallon salt glaze crock?
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have 5 gal,redwing crock with brown/black inside there are two small chips in the finsh about dime size how do i seal it. thank you Michael
Pie Plate follow up
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Thanks so much for the information regarding my pie plate. I have sent a picture of the side as you requested. It is 11 inches in diameter and has a cream colored lining which I think shows up in the picture. Gary
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Swan planter 259
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Hi there. I have this swan planter that I have been told is red wing but I haven’t found anything like it. It is marked 260 on the underside. If you could take a peek I would appreciate it. It is larger than the Red Wing swan vases that I see are number 259.
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the 259 swan planters were made for several years, starting in the thirties. They came in many different glazes, as well. Value is around 35.00 each. thanks, steve n rose
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Red Wing Pottery in shape of a Chicken two piece with #250 on the bottom. Excellent condition. Glaze is shiny.
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E.G. Nordness company in Midleton, WI beater jar
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I have a beater jar from the E.G. Nordness company in Midleton, Wi. I just heard from a historian from Middleton that that company was in place somewhere between 1900 and 1930. This belonged to my mother in-law from Middleton. I am curious as to the history of the company as well as the value of the jar. Thankyou Richards
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5 gallon small wing coller with bakelite spigot
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I am considering purchasing a world war 2 era red wing water cooler (5 gallon, small wing) in good condition (samll chip on lid – good colors). The dealer advises me that the plastic (bakelite) spigot is original – because of wartime restrictions on use of chromed metal. Is this correct, and what is the value of such a piece? Bruce
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4 gallon birch leaf with ski oval
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Looks to be a crock with the number 4 with two leaves and the Red Wing Union Stoneware stamp below, see attached picture. There are no cracks. It is my grandfather’s, we discovered it while cleaning up. Philip
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