Magnolia vase 1215

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Yes, this was handed down from my mother it has on the bottom red wing 1215, not stamped on but written on prior to firing. The Vase is 10 "tall and a creamy color inside and out and a lovely flower on the front. The vase is in beautiful condition having lived in a box for about 25 years. Any information you can provide is appreciated,age, value etc. Thank you

Answer: Hi, Your vase is from around 1946, part of the second grouping of the Magnolia Line. Value is around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Divided Tray, unmarked

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I recently purchased this dish. While it isn’t marked, it certainly looks like Red Wing. It is over 12" long and about 6" across the widest part. It is glazed white, has ridges on the inside and is divided. I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you! Vickie

Answer: Hi Vickie, it does have the look, but it’s not Red Wing. think it is a chip & dip bowl, but I can’t say who made it. Sorry, wish we could be of more holp. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing B2003

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I have a red wing pottery vase, approx. 10" tall, deep red color, with a bird of paradise in gold on the front. It has B2003 on the bottom, and I can find no info on this piece. What can you tell me about when it was made, and what value it might have?

Answer: This is a piece from the Tropicana line, 1950. The gold may have been added later, I don’t think that’s from the factory. Still worth around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Umbrella Stand and dishers

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This question is for Al. Years ago you bought a bunch of items from my mother (we used to do daycare for the kids). I have an umbrella stand and two matching dishes that have green with sand on outside and totally green on the inside. Please contact me back if you can help me out. Don’t have a picture as of right now, but could probably get one if needed. All three pieces are in excellent condition.

question from: jkfillion@yahoo.com

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P.C. Murray Jugs, Dubuque, IA

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I own 2 P.C. Murray Jugs from Dubuque Iowa. The first jug is 1 gallon, with a crisp blue stencilling, mint. This is the same jug Larry has pictured in his book. My jug is not signed. The second jug is a pint size, I believe. It is in mint condition. Its advertising is stamped on. The bottom of the jug is signed Red Wing Stoneware. What is the value of my 2 jugs? My computer is getting fixed, I may be able to email a photo maybe next week when I get the computer back. If I could get pictures, can I email them to you prior to posting your responce? Thanks, Tom
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1 gallon Er-Man-Trout’s home baked bean crock

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I bought a crock at a estate sale last fall and cannot determine if anyone has heard about this one. It is a zinc glaze 1 gallon crock with the ( ER-MAN-TROUT’S HOME BAKED BEANS ) on the front in cobalt blue. Please ask around, I can’t find anything on this advertising. If pics. are required, I can e-mail some pics. Thanks to all Doug

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Red Wing 1162

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I have a vase that is about 12 inches tall in excellent condition. The bottom of the vase has the number 1162 Red Wing USA. It also has a gold stamp in the shape of a castle. It is decorated with red flowers painted on it with black and green leaves. It also has large green leaves raised up all over the vase. It has two handles in the shape of leaves.

Answer: Hello, this vase is from the early 40′s. there are a few shapes similiar, with different glaze colors on the leaves. The sticker is a tall version of the Red Wing trademark. Value si around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Vase B2102

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I have a red wing vase # B2102 can you tell me when it was made & approx. value. It is light gray on outside & pink on the inside. It is in excellant condition.

Answer: Hi, This vase is part of Belle Kogan’s Textura line. Circa 1950. Value is around 60.00 or so. Thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 891

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I have one medium blue colored vase that is approx. 7 inches tall. It has little looped handles on both sides, and small faded white spots…that look something like the old "pac-man" symbol! It is in perfect condition and has the markings on the bottom RED WING 891. The scalloped opening at he top is approx. three and a half inches wide. We found it the other day in a old shop, as my wife thinks she wants to start collecting this named brand item. We don’t have anyway to send a picture,sorry

Answer: Welcome to Red Wing collecting! The vase dates to the late 1930′s. The glaze is called dutch blue, it has a blue background white "spots". Red Wing made more shapes than I can count, and is all over the country. Value si around 65.00. thanks, steve n rose

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