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I have a piece and im not sure if it is red wing or not it look like a village brown green bean pot but it has not red wing symbol or any marking at all on the bottom or any where else on it. I would send you a photo if i could but if you could tell me what it is and what it is worth i would like to sell it on ebay Thank You! Aimee
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Red Wing Blue Boy Statue
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Hi When I was younger i accidentally broke my grandmas favorite red wing piece. It was a blue boy statue and I have been trying to find one but haven’t been able to. If you could tell me a little more about this item and if there is one in a book somewhere that would be very helpful Thanks, Aimee
Answer: hi Aimee, the early ones are around 8" tall or so, only around a dozen known, all handmade, worth several thousand dollars. There is also a remake done which is considerably larger, worth a few hundred. thanks, steve n rose
Thank You to you Larry
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Not a question–but a "thank you" (esp. to Larry R) that your website provided. We have a green Chef Pierre (although based on his lock of hair and moustach, my sister and I improbably nicknamed him "Hitler" many, many years ago!) My grandmother received this as a gift, here in NY, and he’s been a treasured family heirloom until this day. My Mom, who inherited the jar, is now 88 and lives with me, and the Chef, in perfect condition, sits on the kitchen hutch and still holds Tollhouse cookies! Someone at work today urged me to google and I found your site. It was nice to read up on the history of this piece. Thanks for maintaining a great website! Dedi
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Advertising crock
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I just got this at an estate sale and was wondering its value and if you can put me in contact with a potential buyer. It is in good condition but does have a hairline crack that runs about 2/3ds of the way down the back. It isnt bad but it is there and it has the usual firing flaws. Adverting area is very nice and the blue band are a strong blue. It is large… 20lb? Any help is apprectiated. Thanks
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25 gallon birch leaves
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Hello I have this crock and I was wondering if you could tell me something about it? It is a number 25 birchleaf and has the Union Stoneware Red Wing Minn oval. But this one has a hole for what looks like a spigot, could you give me any information on it? Thank you Mike
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Lotus pattern
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I was recently given my Mother’s wedding dishes. I believe they are the lotus pattern(square plates with a lily on them, cups are chartreuse).My parents were married in 1946. I want to know how I can purchase more pieces. I was always told by my Mother they were "discontinued" and unavailable. That comment was prior to internet. My daughter is crazy about them and would like to expand the set. I just joined your society today. Looking to buy! J Greenfield
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Red Wing recipe and preserve book
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I have a Red Wing Recipe and preserve book by the Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. I am enclosing pictures of it. It measures 8 3/4" x 6". It has no date, it has 32 pages,I never seen one before, It was written by C. Houston Goudiss, New York City. Can you help me with some information and value of this piece. Thanks for your time. Phil
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red wing vase 897
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I have a vase from Red Wing and would like to know the approximate value. It is white, shell shaped and is approx. 4.5 inches high, 2.5 inches wide at the base and 4.25 inches wide at the widest part of the top. It sits on a base and fans out at the top, looking like a shell. The base reads "Red Wing 897". Thank you
Answer: hello, the 897 was originally designed in 1939, one of the more popular shapes ever made. It comes in many glazes. Value is around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing MN ashtray
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I have recently purchased a small 7" plate by red wing with the outline of the state of Minnesota on it. Top reads Land of Lakes, bottom Boating, left hunting fishing, right iron wheat Minneapolis St. Paul and Red Wing Potteries. State has Deer, Bear, Boat, Fish, Duck and Trees in it. I can not find any info on this on the internet. Can you help me, this is for my own collection. If you ever need to know about American Art I can help you! Thanks
Answer: Hi, this is shape #1543, actually an ashtray. It was used for a couple different items. It dates from around 1957, with a value of 100.00 or so. All help is appreciated, we try, but there is only so much knowledge this head can hold!!! thanks, steve n rose
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This is a bottom pic of the 18-1/2" tall blue/green vase..Thanks…Gary
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