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I found this teapot on ebay and I have a companion piece–a covered bowl with a handle. I am interesting in knowing what the pattern is called and if there is dinnerware with that pattern. Renee
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question from: rhuenemann@wi.rr.com
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Please look at the Red Wing teapot at this link on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Red-Wing-Art-Pottery-Handmade-Teapot-Roses_W0QQitemZ120147404550QQihZ002QQcategoryZ455QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem. I have a companion piece–a covered bowl with a handle. I am interesting in knowing what the pattern is called and if there is dinnerware with that pattern.
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question from: tmmoe@ia.net
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Steve & Rose: The #735 Pitcher in a previous question is actually dinnerware. It is the Swirl Pitcher from the Gypsy Trail Plain Pattern. I don’t have my books here at work but you can get a value from Ray’s dinnerware book.
Terry
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12 Gallon Crock with star
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I have a lg. crock with a blue star in a circle & the number 12 in a smalller circle in the cntr. of the star. There are no handles or chips on the crock. Can you please tell me its value. Thanks!
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Brush ware pot
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I picked this up at a yard sale today. It is stamped Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. It has one small chip on one of the handles. I have looked on line and found everything but this one of course. Can you give me a value? Thanks, Malisa
Answer: Malisa, this is shape 149, brushed ware. From the early thirties. Value is around 45.00 or so with the chip. still a nice find! thanks, steve n rose
Vase
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My husband purchased this vase for me at a flea market. It is so unusual but I can’t find out anything about it. No markings that i can see. It is a tree stump with roots. One side is glazed bronze and the other side is a rougher texture and looks like bark. Thanks, Malisa
Answer: Hello, it looks to be 50-60-ish, modern design, could have been made by anyone, I’m not sure of the maker. Wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose
Fruit Pattern
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I have 4 dinnerware plates, 1 soup bowl with handle, 1 oblong plate, one sugar dish with a handle on each side, 1 creamer with long spout and a double square bowl with divider in middle. Color is pink with fruit. Pear(yellow) on left side, apple(rose) on right and grapes(purple) above apple and yellow flowers with green leaves above pear. A number 3 is on the back of soup bowl.
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5 gallon Red Wing Shoulder Jug
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This 5 gal. has a salt glaze top with the standard bottom. Is there a name for this combination and possibly an est. value? 5 gal. with a red wing and the oval with Red Wing Union Stoneware. Thank you.
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Banjo Hanging Planter
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Hello, I have a question about this item and I hope you can help. It is a Red Wing #908 and it looks like a banjo. Can you please tell me more about it’s age and value. Thank you!
Answer: Hi, this is actually a hanging planter, in the banjo shape. It is from around 1965. Looks to be in good condition, it has a value of around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
2 Gallon Salt Glaze Target Crock
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Hello, We were checking the web site to find information about our red wing pottery collection. To our surprise we found that we have the exact same #2 salt glazed stoneware cobalt blue. We were wondering about the value. The bottom is marked MINNESOTA STONEWARE CO REDWING. I will attempt to send photos. ( This is a new venture for us with the computer. Thank you
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