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i have a cookiie jar that is a chef red wing emlem on bottom it is beige in color and i cant read the other writing on it could you tell me about it i dont have a clue what its worth but was told it was probably from the 1940s
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Red Wing 981 candle sticks
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A pair of off-white matte finish clay candle sticks with curved triangular backs rise 8 inches above circular base 4inches in diameter. Top of triangle tapers and curves back into a handle. Inside is green glaze. Bottom of base is stamped RED WING, MADE IN USA, 981 Excellent condition Thank you P. McMartin
Answer: Hello
These are from around 1940. Value for the pair is around 70.00. thanks, steve n rose
question from: joelvk@netins.net
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Al, thank you for confirming my thoughts on my brown jug being Redwing. Could you please elaborate on detail, what it may have been used for, proper name of the jug? And what it’s value is? We have other RW crocks & jugs but I thought brown jugs were worth a little more?
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Red Wing 721 Vase
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I have a blue vase marked redwing 721 that i got from my grandmother. It has two handles, measures 7" from top of handles or 6" from top of rim. I can’t find any information on it, from looking at your site i think it is from the Grecian line and from circa 1938? Thanks for your help, Leisa
Answer: Hi Leisa
I do have a two handled shape #721, originally a RumRill piece, part of that miscellaneous line. They used some RumRill shapes for a few years after RumRill left. It has a value of around 50.00 or so. hope this helps, THANKS, steve n rose
30 gallon crock with hairlines
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I would like to have a price on a 30 gal. crock with handles in good shape, some hairline cracks near the top.
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question from: kametcalfe722@aol.com
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After my mothers death we have been going through her cupboards and found a johnson brothers England single service of historic america consisting of luncheon plate- wall street, salad plate- sacramento, bread and butter plate- covered wagon,cup and saucer- sanfran, round veg bowl- virginia. The question is that we have a smaller bowl with a view of boston we can’t identify what this bowl is called. Can You?
There was also no indicaation on the cup and saucer as to whether it was in or out san fran.
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question from: bagier@sbcglobal.net
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I found this redwing pitcher at a Goodwill store. Was wondering what era it is from and if there is a name to it – is it milk pitcher? It stands 8" high, the wing is 2.5" across, the base is 4" wide and the rim is blue and has a pour spout and is not totaly round, somewhat oblong. it is totally clean inside and has no chips or cracks looks brand new. Also has a round mark on the bottom redwing, minnesota. Is there a value to it?
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question from: mamoquinm@aol.com
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Hi there
When I was growing up, my mom had a cookie jar on the counter… It was an all-yellow dutch girl. I think now it was probably a Red Wing Karina cookie jar. I have been looking for an all-yellow one and have never seen another. Could it indeed have been a Red Wing? Are they that rare?
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Gladiolia Vase 416, 9 inch
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I have this vase marked on the base RED WING U.S.A 416-9". It is creamy white in color with the inside a light green. 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide at the top. I has five openings for flowers. Not perfect with some chips on the side of the base and one on the lip of one of the compartments. What Have I got here? I use it to display roses from my garden. I am more interested in the age and name of this design than value but would still appreciate a estimated value with the chips. Thanks in advance. Fred
Answer: Hi Fred
we call these Gladious vases, but roses would work too! there were a couple different styles, and sizes. They date to the early fifties. with the cips, value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 1107 vase
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Vase, marked RED WING USA, 87?07, Ivory outside, Greenish inside, 5 1/4" high, 5" square, 7 leaves of graduated sizes on 2 sides, handle W/leaves other 2 sides. Has 1/2" X 1/2" chip on top outer rim. Belonged to my parent that both passed away this year. Would love any information about this piece. Thank you. Pat
Answer: Hi Pat
I have an 1107, which matches your description, it’s from the early fourties. Part of the art pottery line. With the chip, the value is around 15.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose