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I am trying to find out if there ever was salt glazed pottery ex: salt box or pitcher, that has a swastika on it that was considered Native American or was it only from Germany?? Thanks, Wanda
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Red Wing 1359
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Hello! I got this vase at an antique store and have no idea what it’s worth or how old it is. It’s not in the best condition. It has a somewhat large crack running down one side of it (as shown in the picture), two or three more cracks around the top that are less visible, and a few tiny speckles where the glaze is missing on the other side. The bottom says "1359 Red Wing U.S.A." It is 8 in. tall and 5 in. across (not including the handles). Thanks so much for your time!
Answer: We call it the teacup vase, it was made around 1949. not much value with the large crack. mint it would be around 40.00. thanks, steve n rose
Red WIng 159 vase
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I recently found this vase. It’s very interesting and it looks to be pretty old. I was wondering what it’s worth and how old it is? It has a small crack near the top but it’s nothing serious. There is a blue stamp on the bottom that has the number 159 and the name Red Wing Ware. The number is also engraved on the bottom. The inside of the vase is aqua green.
Answer: This vase comes in 3 different sizes, 9, 12 and 15". It was made circa 1930, part of the early artware line. Value 75-175 depending on the size. thanks, steve n rose
2 gallon double P salt glazed, bottom mark MN Stoneware
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STONEWARE QUESTION: hello, I have a 2 gal salt-glazed crock (a ’2′ over what I have heard described as a double p design) that has "Minnesota Stoneware Co Redwing" in a circle on the bottom. I am familar with the history of the different companies and their time periods (I believe MN Stoneware existed 188?- 1906?)my question is: Although I have seen this and similar crocks (on ebay) I have never seen one with this marking on the bottom, they’ve all been smooth with no information- does that change, or what is, the value of this crock? to the best of your knowledge… unfortunately I don’t have a photo… thanks a lot!
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2 & 5 Gallon Red WIng Crocks, Vase 135
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I have 3 pieces I am interested in finding our information and value of. 1) this is a vase Model of serial # 135 g red wing usa(although the G could be a Q)the base looks like a leaf and the top looks like a calla lilly. it is pink in the middle and grey outside. 2) This cream collored crock has a blue 5 on top of a red wing, on top of a blue circle that says red wing, union stoneware co. red wing, minn. It has 2 handles which are a piece of wire bolted to the pot with a wooden handle. 3) is the same as #2 but it does not have any handles and it wasnt made with a spot to hang the handles.]
Answer: Your vase dates from the late fourties. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 1352
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Hi, I recently got a vase (in a box lot) at an auction. It red wing usa and the numbers 1352 are on the bottom. It is cream on the outside and greenish/blueish on the inside it is 7 1/2" tall and 3" wide. It has 2 skwiggly decorations, i on each side. Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks, Jackie
Answer: Hi Jackie, your vase is from around 1949. Value is around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing Dripolator #254
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Hello, I have this teapot that I would like some history/info on. I hope you can help me. It is a 2 part teapot. The top pot has holes in the bottom of it almost like a sieve and this sits on the top of the actual teapot. The color of the pot is off white with a brown leaf that goes up both of the teapots into the lid. The bottom says 254 Red-Wing USA. It is in mint condition. Thank you in advance for the information. Size is approx 10.5 inches tall. Width is approx. 10 inches.
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4 gallon beehive with elephane ears jug
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HI I have a 4gal beehive elephant ear jug with Minnesota Stoneware oval great markings one small flake out of top lip no other flaws havent seen another one of these for sale?
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Crane Umbrella Stand
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I bought this stork umbrella stand in Wisconsin about 15 years ago and have been able to find very little info on it. I believe it is fairly rare and maybe difficult to price, but i would appreciate your estimate on its value. Shortly after finding this one, a similar piece was featured on the Oct/Nov 1993 RW newsletter. Any idea how many pieces are in existance? Thanks.
Answer: It is an early Red Wing item, and fairly rare. These are usually unglazed. Value should be 1000.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Hanging pot
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Can you identify this piece found at a garage sale? It is about 8 1/8 inches tall and about 5 5/16 inches (ID) across. The inside is a brown colored glaze. There are no markings of any kind on this piece. It does have small "hanging pad" on the side opposite the duck to allow for hanging.
Answer: sorry, I can’t help with the ID on this one.