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Years ago my mother and father gave my grandma a red wing bowl for taking care of us girls while they went on vacation. My mother died in 1963 so the bowl was given to my grandma more than likely before 1960. I was born in 1957. When my grandma passed away, my aunt gave me the bowl. I have been trying to find out information on the bowl and Red Wing. I have a couple pictures of it so you can see what it looks like. on the bottom of it there is no number, just Red Wing USA If you could tell me more about the bowl–did it come with a dinner set or what. I think it is a very beautiful bowl and it is in perfect condition. I have taken several pictures of it so you get a good idea of it. Martha
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1/2 gallon brown top jug no salt glaze bottom
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Al I have a 1/2 gal brown top jug that is not salt glazed on the bottom . It has the white zinc glazed bottom half instead and brown on the top half. Much like the jugs with a small wing on it but no wing on this jug. It is however bottom signed with a raised signature from Minnesota Stoneware Red Wing Minnesota. It is in perfect condition with no damage. I have not seen one in any of the price guides and was wondering if you have any idea as to a value? Steve
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Red Wing 952 Vase
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I have a darker blue RW vase with number 952 on the bottom. It does unfortunately have a piece (app.1" by 1/2") broken off the rim, but it was glued back in place and from the top side does not look too objectionable. Does this flaw render this piece as "junk" or would there still be value? Jill
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I submitted a question on Friday or Saturday of last week and have not heard anything as of yet. I have the cornucopia #442 that is a light green outside and ivory inside. Curious of age and value. Thanks Ann
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Green bowl
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Hi…Please give me identification of the piece…time period…what it was used for and value if possible…Thank You for your time… Joe
Answer: Hi Joe
it dates to around 1931, some of the earlier artware. It’s just a vase/bowl, used for flowers. Value is around 75.00. thanks, steve n rose
20 gallon double birch leaf crock
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have a 20 gallon Union Stoneware crock that has a hairline crack running from top to almost the bottom. Can you tell me the value with the damage, it is part of my grandma’s estate and I believe it is priced too high (they had it at $250, I have not paid that yet; I will wait for your reply). Except for the crack, there is no other damage. There is another crock that is also a 20 gallon, but has no other identification other than the ’20′ on it. It is taller than my Union crock, and the inside glaze is a dark brown. Any ideas? 
I have this 20 gal Union Stoneware double birch leaves crock. It has a hairline crack on the side going from top to about 2/3 down. I would like to know estimate of value. Thank you very much. Roberta
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I have a pink Red Wing planter that is 13 inches long and 5 inches wide oval shape wth 4 footed feet. I would like to know more about it –the year and the value of it. It has Red Wing USA and the no. 749 on the bottom. Sending picture of the bottom. Thank you for your help ,Paulette
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M 5008, Garden Club Line, Charles Murphy designer
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I got a brown vase with a m-5008" on it, can You tell when made,value it has no flaws. Thank Kevin
Answer: Hi Kevin
It’s part of the garden club line, from around 1957. Value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing Shoulder jug shape question
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I have gotten started collecting red wing crocks and jugs I have 2 5gal. 4"wing shoulder jugs, 1 smooth necked and 1 that has a groove about 1" down from the top.Was this used for holding on stoppers?Is there a differance in value? Kevin
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