Red Wing M-1493, Charles Murphy designer

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My great Aunt lived in Ramsey, MN and recently passed away. She had given me this bowl & I am curious as to the pattern, history, and value. This measures 11.25" handle to handle; 9" bowl length; 6.75" bowl width; 2 1/2" bowl heighth; the markings on the bottom state "Red Wing USA M-1493" It is pink in color with gray specks. I appreciate your help. Thanks ahead of time. LM

Answer:  LM

This bowl was designed by Charles Murphy, circa 1955. The glaze is called fleck Zephyr pink. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Lute Song and Round Up pieces

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I am looking for the value on a Lute Song teapot, creamer, sugar, severing platters (small and large) and including a fish platter. These pieces are in excellent condition. I do not have a picture available. These are stored at this time.

Also, what would the value be on the "Round-up" pattern including dinner plates, salad plate, bowl, cup and saucer., pitcher with stopper, french toast platter, and three part divided bowl. Becky Riley Laramie WY

 


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5 gallon Red Wing Shoulder Jug

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Can you tell me anything about this jug? Have never tried to take the cork out & have no idea what it was used for. Got it back in the very early 60′s in IL had a farm yard sale for $1. Can you tell moe more about this shoulder jug, it has the original cork in it and I’ve never opened it or do I want to open it, scared it would break and lose value. Thank you Lizabeth
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Can you tell me anything about this jug? Have never tried to take the cork out & have no idea what it was used for. Got it back in the very early 60′s in IL had a farm yard sale for $1.
If need more pic’s can send them.
Thank You.
Lizabeth Cantos
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Western Stoneware Spongeware bowl

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Hi, My mother-in-law would like to sell this bowl. I can not figure out if it Western Co. or Redwing. Its not paneled (ribbed)& No advertising. All the ones on your website are not smooth like this one. It has a 7 on the bottom. No cracks, or chips. What price should she put on it, if its luckily a Redwing. Thanks for your time.
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20 pound Red Wing Butter Crock

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Hello!! I have a 20lb Red Wing Butter Crock, at least that’s what I think I have, that was passed down to me from my Grandparents. I was wondering if you could help me in determining the value of this piece.Thank you Aaron
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