Brushware Crane Vase

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I have a vase, Red wing-union stoneware co. red wing minn. Othe bottom it numbers 11 Ru/35 It is 8 inches tall 4.5 inches wide at the top.. It is a green shinny glaze inside. It has verticle bamboo-like ribs with a 3 inch band with large emu type birds(2) standing in water with other plants. What can you tell me Thanks Ken

Answer: Hi Ken, it’s from the early 30′s, and this one is the smallest of 3 different sizes. We call it the egret vase. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Vase 861

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I HAVE A VASE ABOUT 8" HIGH WITH 2 HANDLES, ONE LONGER THAN THE OTHER, RAISED LILIES ON BOTH SIDES, LIGHT TURQUOIS, REDWING AND # 198 OR 861 AND 3 LITTLE DOTS ON BOTTOM. THE RIM AROUND TOP IS CREAM COLOR AND ON SOME OF THE FLOWERS. HAS A SMOOTH FINISH.

Answer: it’s shape 861, from the late 30′s. Part of Belle Kogan’s 100 line. Value is around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1259 vase

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It is perhaps slightly chipped and patched on the bottom, on the inside of the ridge. You can see scratches in the glaze where someone tried to smooth-out the patch. Otherwise it’s flawless. The mark on the bottom is 1259 Red Wing USA. Date? Number manufactured? Value?

Answer: hello, It’s a fairly common shape, produced in the mid 40′s. Value with damage around 10.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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George Washington coffee cup

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hi i live in southern MN. and found this coffee cup in a box one day at a auction the color looks a lot like red wings high gloss burgundy bottom of cup is marked ( U.S.A ). CUP STANDS 3 3/8" base is 2 15/16" top is 3 3/8" and has a flowing handle on the back side looks like a profile of GEORGE WASHIGNTON IN A RAISED PATTERN also 4 raised stars around the bottom 2 to the right and 2 on the left of the face this item is mint and quality is nice. looks to be made out of a white clay / pottery thank you for any help. i just cant find any thing out about it

Answer: Sorry, this one isn’t familiar to me, either. wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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8 Gallon watercooler

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Hi, I have an 8 gallon cooler in great shape, has no lid but has a spout. Only a minor chip at the location of were the metal/wire handle goes. It has the Minn mark, red wing and nice water cooler markings. I have looked and only found 3,4,5,6,10 gallon comparibles. Is the 8 gallon common? What is a value on this. Any information would be a help. Thanks Randy
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