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I have a 5 gallon jug with a 2.25" wing and a 1.25" circle stamp that says "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Red Wing Minn." The stamp is pathetically faint, and on the bottom edge, the jug has a 1.5" chip and a 1.5" u-shaped crack. Is this a garage sale/$10 piece?
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Brid bath follow up question
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Thanks for setting me straight on the bird bath. The out-stretched wing of the bird, along the base,looks to me, some kind of Red Wing Symbolism. Turns out, I’ve been wrong for many years. I’ve come accross several of these bird baths, in the St. Croix River Valley area, however, the tops were either missing or broken. Now I know, Thanks
thanks as well, your questions are always welcome. steve n rose
Red Wing B 1391
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Found in Aunts things–a rectangular flower planter 7 1/4" x 3". 2 1/2" deep. Light green interior, coral exterior. Has 5 ridges on one side. Says Red Wing USA on bottom with what I think says B/39/ or B1391. Janell
Answer: Hi Janell
this one is from 1951, value around 25.00 as well. thanks, steve n rose
Information on North Star Pieces
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I am interested in learning more about North Star pieces. Are there books available?? ..if so where can I find them? Thank You. Ben
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Buffet Royale beverage server, Plain White beverage server
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this one only says red wing usa on the bottom. It has pretty lines. and the lid has a wooden handle. What can you tell me about it and it’s value.
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Red Wing M 1501
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red wing vase pink and odd shaped. m-1501 is what is on the bottom (along with red wing usa)
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The black crock in the attached has two handles, one on each side, which look like a swan’s head/neck continuing the winged body on the side of the bowl. It is approx. 4-1/4 inches high and 4-1/2 across the bowl. The bottom has indentations and multiple dot designs, but nothing clearly distinguishable.
Can you tell me who made this, its functional purpose and approximate value? Thank you!
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Red Wing 858 bud vase, Belle Kogan’s 100 line
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Hi! I recently acquired a Soft White/Cream Red Wing Bud Vase #858. It is about 6" tall. It is in great condition with minimal wear and only a little crazing in the very inside top part of the vase.I would love to know more about it..such as the year it was produced, as well as what it would be worth. Thank you for your help. Kala
Answer: Kala
this is from 1938, part of Belle Kogan’s "100" line, the first she did for Red Wing. Value is around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
4 gallon large wing
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What can you tell me about this 4 gallon crock, it is in good shape with no chips or cracks. Hoping to get infomration about the time frame, usages and value of this crock. Thanks for all you help. Shane
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Maroon Vase with blue lining
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WE HAVE THIS VASE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN IDEA HOW MUCH IT IS WORTH, WE THINK IT IS VERY OLD. IT IS 7 3/4 HIGH AND 6 1/2 WIDE AT THE HANDLES
Answer: Hello
think this is from the 1100 series, it would date to the mid fourties. Value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose