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I am curious about the value of this beater jar (advertising piece) from Thompson’s of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 5" tall and 5" in diameter. Thanks J
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Red Wing M1487, Charles Murphy
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Red wing USA M147 mark on bottom in mold. Is this an eva zeisel piece? Donna
Answer: Hi Donna
your piece was designed by Charles Murphy, he used the "M" on some of his designs. It would date to around 1954, shape #1487. sometimes they are hard to read. Eva Zeisel didn’t design any artware that I know of for Red Wing, but she did do a dinnerware line called Town and country.
Hanging Basket Planter, shape 1487
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Any idea if this is an eva zeisel designed piece of red wing? If not, could you date it for me. I have never seen a hanging basket like this before. Donna
Answer: got the pic, thanks. shape # 1487, hangling basket. value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
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8 gallon large wing crock
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I have a stoneware crock with a large 8 with approx. 6 inch red wing - under that is an oval with Red Wing, Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing Minn. The crock is in excellent condition, no cracks or chips. It has wood and wire handles. The stamp by the handles indicates Patented Dec 21st 1915
Sharon
Replacement Fancy Free Caprice salt shaker
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I broke my wifes’ "fancy free, caprice" salt shaker. Where would be a good place to find a replacement? Larry
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8 gallon brown top crock, Western Stoneware
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Hello! Can you please help me identify the manufacturer and possible value of this brown over white glaze 8 gallon stoneware crock. There are no identifiable markings except for the 8 in cobalt blue. It is in excellent condition aside from manufacturers defects and has no lid. Regards, Benjiman
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5 gallon Red Wing Crock with patented stamp
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I have a large crock of unknown age. It has a red wing on the front and a design in blue above the wing that may designate the number 5. At the lower part of the crock in blue letters are the words: Red Wing Union Stoneware Company Red Wing, Minnesota Just below one handle are the words PATENTED Dec 21, 1915 It appears to be an authentic Red Wing crock but as it was given to me with no information I do not know if it is authentic. It is approximately 13 inches high. Any information on age and authenticity would be appreciated. Marilyn
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15 gallon, Minnesota Stoneware, salt glazed leaf crock
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I have this 15 Gal crock with formed handles & black glaze on the interior. It is in perfect condition except for a chip on the left handle. I am not knowledgeable about crocks so I do not know what the black glaze inside is for. Can you tell me the approximate value? Thank you. Marge
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748 Belle Kogan 100 series in peach
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I have the 748 vase mentioned in the question below.
http://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/3308/116/
My vase is in a peach color-not matte- in a peach color. Can you tell me what color this is and if it is worth more or less. Thank you Suzanne
Answer: Hi Suzanne
the glaze on your is most likely Luster Rachelle, a gloss peachy pink color.
thanks, steve n rose
Little tan jug
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Thus little tan jug was sold as a red wing, but there are no marks to tell me that it is. Can you tell me if this is a red wing and the value?
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