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Is this a red wing crock? I have no info on this piece, just concerned by its looks, that it is not red wing.
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Blue cooler with grape decoration
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Hi, I really appreciate your being available to answer questions. I found this water cooler at a New Jersey flea market and have been told it’s possibly Red Wing, but haven’t been able to find anything that looks like it, not only on your site but anywhere else. It’s about a 2 gallon cooler, lid missing, color: aqua or light green. If you recognize this, any information would be much appreciated. Thank you, Jean
Answer: Hi Jean
It’s not Red Wing. I’m not familiar with this piece. Wish I had a maker for you. thanks, steve n rose
4 gallon small wing water cooler with lid
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No. 4 Water Cooler in excellent condition, found dusty 7 dirty and have left in this condition. Spigot works. Handles are intact with some surface rust. Lid is intact. Half size quater knick in lid. No cracks anywhere. Mark
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No. 4 Water Cooler in excellent condition, found dusty 7 dirty and have left in this condition. Spigot works. Handles are intact with some surface rust. Lid is intact. Half size quater knick in lid. No cracks anywhere.
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30 gallon double birch leaf Straight Side Ice Water cooler
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My grandfather used this 30 gallon crock at his cider press. It is in good shape with no cracks. I would love to get an estimate and any advice on the best channel to sell it through. I know that the shipping on it would be expensive as this thing weighs a lot! Thank you for your help. Karla
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Pot with brown decoration
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This pieces has been in our family for about 60 years. It was picked up by an uncle who traveled over seas a lot. Does this piece have any value? Ken
Answer: Hi Ken
I’m sorry, I don’t have a clue as to what this would be worth. Perhaps take it to a College or Museum, they might be able to help you more. thanks, steve n rose
Basket weave bowl, 916
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I have this brown bowl that I have been able to find nothing on. It has the design of a basket weave and it has a strange shape, almost like someone grabbed the top of it and squeezed. There are some definite flaws on it that looks as though something happened during the firing process. Almost like the bowl touched the inside wall of the kiln. It measures 8x6x4.5. The bottom says Red Wing U.S.A 916. Can you tell me about this piece, along with the value? Thanks so much! Melody
Answer: Hi Melody
this shape does have a pinched in top, that’s normal. It’s from 1965. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 418 console bowl, centerpiece B- 2503 Belle Kogan’s Deluxe line
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the center piece of this is separate from the bottom. they are not attached. I am wondering if they belong together. I bought them together. the bottom dish is 12.5" x 9.25". It has applied leaves on each end for decoration. It is marked Red Wing USA #418. The center piece is 9.75" tall. It has a gold sticker on it that says Red Wing Art Pottery. Do you have an estimate of what they would be worth. Any help is appreciated. Thank you, Diane
Answer: Hi Diane
they are from the same timeframe, same glaze, but they aren’t a match. The centerpiece is from Kogan’s Deluxe line, shape # B2503, there are different console bowls that match this item. The 418 is a console bowl, but for a different group. Value for both is around 125.00. thanks, steve n rose
5 gallon Red Wing, Oiterie Inc, Red Wing, Minn brown to jug
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I found this ceramic jug in the back yard of a house I recently moved into. It’s about 18-20 inches from the floor to the spout and about 10 inches in diameter (I didn’t take exact measurements). It has a dark ceramic glaze on the top. There are no visible chips or cracks. It is stamped with a number "5" on it and another oval stamp that says "Red Wine, Oiterie Inc, Red Wing, Minn" It’s hard to read the company name on the stamp so I could be wrong on the spelling. Attached are pictures. I’d appreciate any input you have. Thank You! Marian
Ash Receiver/Bud vases colors
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Hi Steve & Rose, I read through all 1300 questions to make sure this question hasn’t been asked before….What color glazes do the ash receivers/bud vases appear? I have white/cream, blue, yellow, and green. I’ve also seen red and saw that one of your readers had a pink one. Is that it – six colors in all? Thanks for your forum! I really appreciate that you take the time to do this. You’ve helped me out in the past and I always value your opinion! Denise
Answer: Hi Denise
you’ve been busy! I do know they were done in copper, besides the colors you mentioned. I’m not sure, this was when they were still using some Rumrill glaze colors, and making some new ones as well. there are 8 glazes listed in 1940, but a whole lot more than that in 1938, and in 1941. I would guess there are a few other colors out there. good question, hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose