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Hi, i was wondering why my Chef pierre has the letters MN and the number 87 on the bottem??
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Red Wing 1357 vase
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Hi, I’m trying to find out information about a vase I inherited from my grandma. It has a grey exterior w/ a pinkish/orange interior. On the bottom it’s labeled "1357 Red Wing USA." It’s about 8" tall with what looks like leaves near the bottom. There are two handles, one on either side of the vase. Can you tell me when it was made & how much it’s worth? Thanks! Amy
Answer: Hi Amy, It was designed in 1949, the glaze is luster grey/lined with pink. Value around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose
3 gallon Red Wing Crock
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How much is my redwing crock worth? It has a 3, a red wing, & a seal that says RED WING Onion Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn. There are a few small chips along the top rim, but it is in fairly good condition
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Village Green cooler and warming stand
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Here is a picture of all three pieces together. If it’s a water cooler, what’s the bottom piece for? It looks more like it would hold a candle or sterno or some sort of heating element. Thanks for your input! Ron
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Dripolator Coffee Maker
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I have a Red Wing stacking teapot (pot, strainer, & lid) with the number 254 on the bottom. Aside from a small chip & a couple of small cracks on the inside of the lid, it appears to be in perfect condition. The total height of the 3 pieces is 10-1/2 inches and the measurement across from spout to handle is approximately 10 inches. What is the correct name for this piece, when was is produced, which pattern, and value? Thanks for your help. Cathy
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Brushed Ware jar with oak leaves
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My dark green brush ware mustard jar shaped pot, 26 inches around and 7 inches tall, has two ear type handles and oak leaves with acorns for the design (both front and back). The mark on the bottom is round and says Red Wing Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing, Minn. The mark has no design number and is the same dark green color as the pot. It has a glossy glaze on the inside surface of the pot. Sorry I don’t have the means to submit a picture. I would like to know approximate age and value. I did check the two books our library has, there were similar pots valued about $60 but I did not check age info. Appreciate your help.
Answer: hello, think you have shape #149, from Red Wing’s brushed ware line, circa 1930. I would give it a value of around 90.00. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 1614 and 1553
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I have 3 pieces of old Red Wing pottery. One is a Green plant pot #1614 and a matching green vase #1553. Also a green large ashtry to match. Could you tell me what these are worth. Thank you, Gail
Answer: Hi Gail, all these forms are from the mid to late 50′s. Value is around 20-25 each. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing M-3006, Decorator line
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I have what is believed to be an ashtray it measures 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches it’s butterscotch in color and is raised in the middle like a square island with 3 grooves on the top. On the bottom it has a marking that says Red wing USA M-3005. I would like to know its value,how rare it is,what era it came from it’s desireablity and any other information that you can provide me with. Thank You
Answer: Hi, this ashtray is from 1959, part of Murphy’s decorator line. The glazes are nice, kind of a crystalline type. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 264 teapot, Daffodil
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I have Red Wing teapot with a hand painted floral decoration and is bottom marked "Red Wing USA 264". It’s roughly, depending on which way you lean, 8" wide and 7-1/2" tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. I bought the piece on an on-line auction site and had it shipped to my door for a total of $32.00… That is about all I can tell you. Can you date it? Is it a certain pattern? Did I get a good deal? Jon
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Sponge ware bowl
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Sure do appreciate your help would like to know age and value of piece
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