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I am looking for a collector that is very interested in a large collection. We are in Albuquerque and my mother is elderly with a very nice Red Wing collection we would like to sell. She has 2 30 gal, 1 20 gal, 3 15 gal, 1 12 gal, 4 10 gal, 8 gal w/ handle, 2 6 gal, 5 gal, 5 gal w/ handle, 2 gal Birch, signed, 3 3 gal, Dinnerware set, Paste jar, snuff jar, butter crocks. I have many pictures I can send. They are all beuatiful pieces. Anybody interedted.
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Red Wing 747 vase, Belle Kogan’s 100 line

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I have a red wing vase #747, soft blue in color. It was given to my parents as a wedding present I think sometime around 1940. It has handles, what appears to be a fern design on each side. It is about 7" tall and approx 8.5" wide to the outside of the handles. Can you tell me anything about it? I’d be grateful. Carol

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Hi Carol

you are right on the date, this shape was designed in 1938, part of Belle Kogan’s 100 line. Value is around 80.00 in perfect condition. thanks, steve n rose


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Red Wing 183 vase

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Hi; I obtained a marked Red Wing Union Stoneware vase with an indentation of what looks like the # 183. It is glazed and is very dark cobalt blue. It is approximately 8" tall with a 2 3/4" lip diameter. It appears to be in perfect condition. The ‘Red Wing’ logo is stamped in blue and as stated the number is indented into the stoneware. I appreciate your help in this matter very much so! Thanks, Sincerely Carol

Answer: Hi Carol

this one is from around 1930. We call the glaze dark blue, or cobalt blue. One of the earlier shapes for artware. Value is around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 3 gallon Water Coooler

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I have a Red Wing 3 Gallon Water Cooler. It has a lid, spigott and handles. There is no rust. There are no cracks, chips or hairlines. Nothing to distract. I believe the piece to be in mint or near mint condition. I do not have any pictures at this time but I could take some. For now I would just like to get an approximate value on a high quality crock of this description. I am interested in selling it. Regards, Larry Shink
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Red Wing M-5010, Charles Murphy Designer

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My friend would like to sell this dish by Red Wing. On the bottom it says: Red Wing USA M-5010. What kind of dish is it and what would be an acceptable price to ask? Sarah

Answer: Sarah

this shape is a console bowl. It’s a design by Charles Murphy, from 1956. Value is about 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Magnolia Line 976 vase

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What is the value and age of this vase? It is marked Red Wing USA 976. The color is cream and I think the flowers are Dogwood. It is approx 10" tall and very heavy. Also, it needs cleaning. What should I use? Thank you- Linda

Answer: Hi Linda

Your vase is part of the Magnolia group, from 1940. The glaze is called antique ivory. You can give it a good scrubbing, dish soap will work, even something stronger, if there are some lime deposits on it. Value is around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing butter boats

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We have four small boat shaped dishes — marked Red Wing USA with Butter Boat along the top outside edge. The base of each boat is about 3 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inch wide with the top being 5 1/4 by 1 1/2. We have not been able to find out anything about them.What can you tell us about them and their value. Chuck
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