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My parents have an Red Wing pottery bird bath in excellent condition. In an old catalog, it is called "The Thrush." Although they live in Red Wing and attend the various shows, they have never seen a bird bath like this, so don’t have any idea of its history or value. Can you help? Thanks!

Answer: Hi, it looks to be shape 116, from the late twenties. Brushed ware. Very nice item. I would price it at 4-500.00. thanks steve n rose

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Hi, First let me thank you for taking my question. I have a figurine of the Virgin Mary and I hope you can answer a few questions about her. The figurine is white and measures 10.25 inches in height and on the bottom is RED WING USA 1574. The figurine has no chips, cracks, stains or repairs. Please see attached photos. Thanks again, Joe

Answer: Hi Joe, having her marked is the most important thing, other companies made the Madonna shape as well. She is from around 1957. I would give her a value of around 125.00. thanks, steve n rose

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I would like an approximate value on this vase from my parents’ home in Winona, MN. I know it was purchased at the Red Wing factory sometime in the 1950s. The mark on the bottom is “1053 Red Wing USA” (no wing insignia). The vase has a somewhat matte exterior of dusty pink, interior of off-white. I’d describe the style as an urn, with 2 handles, and a raised foot. It is 8” tall and has an oval opening that is 4½” x 2½”. The exterior condition appears good. There are a couple small chips in the glaze on the underside rim of the foot. The interior glaze on the upper half is worn. There is a hairline crack extending from the rim down 1¾” on the inside (visible in upper right in photo). The crack does not extend through to the outside.

Answer: This one is from 1940, with the damage, value is about 10.00. thanks, steve n rose

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I would like an approximate value on this vase from my parents’ home in Winona, MN. I know it was purchased at the Red Wing factory sometime in the 1950s. The mark on the bottom is "1201 Red Wing USA" (no wing insignia). The vase has a glossy exterior of dusty blue, interior of dusty rose. It is fluted, with 4 lobes (foot is also fluted) and a raised Art Nouveau leaf or palm design on each lobe. It is 8" tall, max diameter of 5", and minimum diameter of indentations of 2 1/4". It appears in almost pristine condition. There are a few minor finish imperfections in the glaze; I don’t know if that indicates it is a factory second.

Answer: Hi, this item is from the mid fourties. A few imperfections from the factory are usually expected, so don’t worry about that. Value is around 40.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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