Red Wing 871 vase

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hello, i have a redwing vase #871. perfect condition. Do you know the value? I can e-mail you a picture if your interested the first of next week. thanks, gary

Answer: Hi Gary, these usually sell for around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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question from: denise andrich@optonline.net

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I do not have much info handy but I saw the Red Wing # 22 Provinical pottery story on your home page estimating the value to be 10-25 dollars. I have a very large crock or may be a cookie jar # 11 and #30 (lid & jar pcs). Do you know anything about this piece?
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Syrup Jug

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I have this jug that came from my father-in-laws stuff. I think I saw it in a book at one time listed as a syrup jug.
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Hagar Piece 3183

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My dad found this pot and is curious as to the maker. I was wondering if you had heard of him. The bottom of the pot says HAGAR with a c in a circle and the number 3183.

Answer: There is a Haeger potteries still in existence, I think that’s what this is. They have been around for many years. I believe they are in Illinois. Can’t give you a date or price, I’m not that familiar with it. thanks, steve n rose

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Chuck Wagon or Round Up plates and cups

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I have several pieces of "Chuck Wagon", found under a crawl space in Illinois by a friend who would like me to sell it for her. It is marked Red Wing with the actual red "wing". I have been able to find a couple of pictures and the history, but no values for these dishes. Can you please help? I’ve attached an image of one set. Thank you very much. Linda
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Looking for Magnolia

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I know your site says you don’t recommend sellers but can you provide a list of potential sellers? I have my mothers old set I am trying to fill in the blanks in so I can use it after all these years of storing it. I have the Magnolia Chartreuse set that my parents recv’d as wedding gifts in 1948. Help!

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Brush Ware Vases 133, 144

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I have 2 Redwing vases, Both are the same color,The first is shaped like a gingerJar 9 1/2inchs tall, (No Lid) The pot is tan with green over, tan showing through. It is 9 1/2" tall,The design looks like Apple Blossoms. the other is 8" tall the top is 4 1/2 accross. The desigh is a 3 1/2 inch band 1 1/2 from top 3 inchs wide. There are Cat-tails and Birds that look like two Ostrichs. I do know that they are at least 70 years old as my friends bought them on thier Honeymoon is 1938. Both are in very good condition, no chips or cracks. Is it possible to become a member. Address 4840 Rush Lake Road Rush Ciy, MN 55069 651-674-0129 I will be able to send Pic’s later if you need. Joan

Answer: Hi Joan

you have two vases from the brushed ware line, early Red Wing art pottery. Your dates are correct. Think the first one may be shape # 133, the second, with the Heron’s is # 144. Both came in 3 sizes. Their value is around 70.00 each. Please do join the society, there are a lot of us…. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1200 vase

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Hi, I have a Redwing vase. It is pink and about 15" high. It has stars on the bottom half and gets narrower at the top. It says "1200 Redwing USA" on the bottom.

Answer: Your vase is from around 1943. I think there are a least 3 different sizes of it. Value is around 85.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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2 gallon union stoneware, value and usage

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Hi, We just picked up a two gallon Red Wing crock at our local thrift store. It perfectly matches images online, so we’re pretty sure it’s the real thing. The red wing is pretty big, and the "2" and the Union Stoneware Co. logo is below the wing. It looks pretty much exactly like this except that the number is straighter http://www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/donation/redwingcrock.htm My real question is whether or not the glaze is safe — could we use this to make fermented foods? Is it lead based or anything? Thanks for your help! Jennifer
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