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Here is the second picture of the 6 gallon jug. It is of the handle.
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6 gallon beehive
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Hello, I have a question about this 6 gallon salt glaze jug. This jug seem really unique to mean. It is huge first of all. I was wondering though it is Red wing, and how much it might be worth. It has the cobalt decoration on it, and I believe it has the unique thumb indention on the back of the handle. It has orange peel on the top. It stands 19" tall and 11 1/2" wide on the bottom. If you could help me out I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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3 gallon 4 inch wing and advertising
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crock-zinc–number3 with 4inch wing–advertising on it says albert pick and company chicago quality service pix good condition but does have two small chips on botton about size of 1/2 of a penny also has a redwing lid/ button what is its value? Thanks
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3 gallon salt glaze jug
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I am trying to find some information about this piece. I am told that is may be a Red Wing salt glazed jug. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. It is about 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Are these rare or worth very much?
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mug Charles murphy?
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Please don’t think I’m crazy for asking if you think this mug could possibly be Red Wing. The figure of the woman just reminded me of a piece I saw by Charles Murphy. It is just such a stunning mug, I have a hard time believing it’s not special
Answer: it does have a very deco modern look. Murphy did do several types of Female as well as ethnic figures. can’t say who did it, but it is an intriguing piece. wish I could give you a definate maker, but I can’t. thanks, steve n rose
Magnolia Pattern
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Dear Expert, I have inherited a set of red Wing Magnolia dishes – 8 dinner plates (all in good condition – no chips)#2112, 8 saucers (good condition) #392, 7 B & B plates (good condition #2112 and a sugar bowl with lid. I am wondering the value of this set and where I might find someone interested in purchasing them. Thank you for your assistance.
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Red Wing Grey Line Butter Pail
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My Mother had this (butter?) crock and I now possess it. Hopefully you will get the pictures. It is about 7 inches high and about 6 inches in diameter with a lid and wire carrying handle on top. It is in excellent shape and has the Red Wing logo on the bottom. There are designs on the lid and the upper part of the crock. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
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Lotus Dinnerware
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I have just come across an almost complete set of Lotus Dinner Ware which was hand painted in 1952. I have twelve dinner plates, salad plates,B. and B. plates, coffee cups and saucers as well as a sugar bowl, creamer, vegetable dish, gravy boat and chop plate. How can I find out how much this set is worth now? I have the old Red Wing price list with the set when dinner plates were $1.75 each.
Answer: The items listed comprise a very nice set of basic Lotus serving pieces, but this is definitely not an "almost complete set". It does not include valuable accessory pieces such as the teapot, water pitcher, covered beverage server, egg plate, supper trays, butter dish, salt & pepper, relish, casserole, etc.
Lotus flatware is hand painted, but the exteriors of Lotus hollowware (creamer, cups, etc) were available in three colors: Metallic brown, chartreuse, or gray. The color of your items would influence interest from potential buyers and thus could be a factor in the value. Metallic brown is the most common color; gray the the least common.
Retail value for your set would be in the range of $300 to $400. This assumes all pieces are in excellent condition. Chips, cracks, flakes, hairlines, stains, etc will reduce the value considerably.
You also mentioned an "old Red Wing price list". Most likely this is a Lotus sales brochure. Vintage Red Wing prices lists and sales brochures are of great interest to collectors. A Lotus brochure from the early 1950s would be worth $25 or more in good condition.
Larry
Red Wing 436
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Hi It is Sam the 11 year old Red Wing Collector! I bought a Red Wing 436 Maple Leaf Dish at a garage sale for $5. The cool thing is though that it is a sample piece with numbers written on the bottom the piece (under the glaze). The problem though is that is has 2 small chips and 1 small piece reglued in. Is it worth more than $5? Sam
Answer: Hi Sam, good to see you are out and about, the hunt is always the most fun. think you did OK, as you know damage hurts, but it being a sample piece I think it would be worth at least 25-40. thanks, steve n rose
Nassau Celery Dish
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Hi It is Sam the NOW 11 year old Red Wing collector! I purchased a Nassau Celery Dish with the red wing mark at a garage sale for $5. It has 2 small chips though. I know it is a rare line, but does it have anymore value than the $5 I paid with the chips? Sam
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