Tampico Butter dish

Question:
Hi: When I first started collecting pieces of Red Wing dinnerware, I acquired a Tampico butter dish (top w/bottom) in great condition, but there are NO MARKINGS. I also collect Franciscan ware and learned that they did not mark/stamp items that did not pass inspection. Could it be that I acquired a reject, or did Red Wing not backstamp many of their smaller dinnerware pieces? Luanne
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Red Wing 413 vase 14″ tall

Question:
I found a rocket vase #413 luster white dated 1953 and would like to know how much it’s worth. Thanks Carol

Answer: Hi Carol

have a 14" tall vase, #413, designed in 1953. Value is around 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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10 gallon crock, albany slip top zinc glaze bottom

Question:
I have a 10 gallon crock I need help identifying and possible value. It is 17" tall and 16" in diameter. The top half is dark brown, bottom is tan. Inside is dark brown. The "logo" has a U and an S on it. Under that, is an eagle with spread wings on a banner. Below is the number 10. The letters and numbers are in black ink. I can’t make out the letters on the banner, other than the last four….O A R D. Any help appreciated. Thank you. (Sorry no camera) Steve
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Red Wing 782 submitted at 783 (not a Red Wing number)

Question:
I have a 10" vase marked Red Wing 783, brown, does it have any value? Perfect shape. Joe

Answer: Hi Joe

number 783 is an ashtray, I do have a 782, listed at 10" tall, from around 1939, value on that one is around 70.00 or so. check the number again, sometimes they are real hard to read. thanks, steve n rose

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4 gallon salt glaze target crock

Question:
Is this a Red Wing churn. There are no marks other than the 4 and the design. It is in good condition with no chips or cracks. The marks are underneath the glaze. There is no lid. Thank you for your time and help! Reid
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6 gallon Crock with decoration

Question:
Is this a Red Wing churn? There are no marks other than the 6 and the design which is under the glaze. There is ,what looks like, ‘grease’ stain on the front. There are no chips or cracks. There is also no lid. Reid
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Stoneware Spittoon

Question:
I have a spittoon that I found in an old barn. It is not marked anywhere, so I’m not sure what it is. To me it looks like it could be made by Bennington, it kinda looks like their marbles. I am not an expert in this field. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you! Mark
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