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Murphy Vase

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I think that what I have is a vase! I got it from my grandmother. Does anyone know anything about it, and it’s value? The bottom is incribed:
RED WING
USA
M1500
Thanks John

Answer:
You have a Murphy vase, first produced approximatly 1955, worth about
$25-$30, SteveNRose

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Capistrano Dishes

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I probably should have put the cups & saucers together and grouped
the items accordingly but I didn’t think about that until just now. **sorry** I also have a pitcher but it is still at my in-laws house and I think they have the cookie jar too. Not sure about lids to either of those pieces though. I love this set of dinnerware and even if it’s not worth much it holds sentimental value to me as it was my in-laws first set of dishes and a wedding gift to them. We have pictures of them using these pieces and the pictures alone are priceless to me. Thank you so much for your time and for your help. I hope these pictures are what you need, if not, let me know and I will re-take them in better groupings or sets. Thank you, Tina

Answer:
Tina, The photos you sent show a very nice set of Capistrano dishes. I will assume all of your Capistrano pieces are shown by the photos, with the exception of a pitcher and a cookie jar which were not available for the photos.

I would estimate the value of your collection as shown to be $350 to $450, assuming all pieces are in excellent condition. Chips, cracks, stains and other damage reduce the value significantly. As you stated, you have the serving pieces of a service for eight of (although I see only 7 cups). You are missing the covered sugar bowl and a set of salt & pepper shakers from what I would consider to be a basic set. If desired, these piece are readily available on the market.

You also have several nice accessory pieces. The egg plate is the most valuable of them, and you also have what appears to be a buffet bowl. (Hard to be certain without knowing the dimensions.) You mentioned a pitcher not in the photos. Two types of pitcher were made — a covered beverage server with a spout and an open water pitcher. You also mentioned a cookie jar. No cookie jar was made in the Capistrano pattern. But perhaps you have a casserole (round with a cover) or a soup tureen (elongated oval with a cover). The casserole is fairly common; the soup tureen is more difficult to find and thus more valuable.

I hope this information is helpful. While your set certainly has some value, it is not worth a fortune. Enjoy it for the memories it holds for you!

Larry

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Clay Sewer Pipes

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My husband and I recently found some old clay sewer pipes that have "red wing" imprinted on some of them. There are both straight pipes and Y shaped or T pipes. We were wondering if there was any value to these pipes and if so what kind. Thanks Joan

Answer:
Joan, I have seen a number of these signed pipes (usually during the July Red Wing convention) for sale. They are not very collectible do to what they are (sewer pipes). A few collectors will purchase one as a Red Wing memorabilia to have with their collections, but that is about it. Their value can range from $20 to $50 depending on condition and size. Al Kohlman

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Cookie Jar

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I have a cookie jar that was given to me by my mother a number of years ago. They rec’d it as a wedding present in the early 30′s. At one point I remember finding a value of $150. on it in a Red Wing book. My daughter has gotten into Ebay and brought to my attention that they have a listing for the Cat Tail Cookie Jar/approx 8" high-Cookies written on front on an angle/top and bottom in brown w/center in lite brown. She said it was listed beginning at 9.99 and has a bid of 18.00 todate. I looked it up and told her that it is a great deal and/or someone has something that they do not know the value of. Is this Mom nuts or is the seller? Thank you in advance for giving my question your attention. Sandra

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Sandra some people start their bids low, others have no clue as to what some things are worth. I used to inform people about paying high prices for new Van Briggle, but I have since given up a long time ago——– Caveat Emptor!! Your principles are good, thank you for that, but trying to educate the masses of Ebay is a daunting task. steve n rose

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Big Oval Platter

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I have a big oval platter with an oval indent in the middle holding a deer with holes in top and two candle holders to match. Can you give us any information on this product. This platter is off white. It says Red Wing on the bottom of this platter. Please let us know asap. Thanks in advance for your help on this. If you cannot help, please let us know where to find info on this. God Bless, Wanda

Answer:
Hi Wanda, The bowl is shape #526, and the deer frog is #531. The candle holders are most likely #529. They were made in the late 30′s-early fourties. The glaze is antique ivory. The set is worth around $100.00 or so. Thanks, steve n rose

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Christmas Tree Holder

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I am wondering if you know anything about this piece. They say it is a rare antique Red Wing Christmas Tree Holder. Please tell me anything you can. Thank you, Tammy

Answer:
Tammy, you are correct. It is a Red Wing Christmas Tree holder. They were produced by Red Wing (per an advertisement) starting in 1912. In mint condition, they are valued between $750 & $800. It looks like a very nice piece. Al Kohlman

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6″ cherry band pitcher

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Hello, I have a question about 6" cherry band advertising pitchers. Are there any records as to how many different advertisments were made? If not any guess as to how many different locations were advertised and/or the numbers produced? Thanks Ken

Answer:
Ken, This is an interesting question. Up to this time, there has been very little information on number of advertising pieces manufactured by the Red Wing Stoneware Company. However, at this years Mid Winter convention, a longtime Red Wing collector by the name of Dave Hutchson and his wife Bonnie announced that they are donating their entire collection to the Red Wing Collection Society’s Foundation Museum. In this collection (which was saved by Dave’s father who worked at the pottery) are documents dating back to the company’s start, including a complete set of catalog’s from 1877 to 1967 and every pamphlet Red Wing produced. Once all this information is cataloged, one should be able to have a very thorough idea of what was made, how many and in what time period. Al Kohlman

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North Star 4 gallon crock

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Hello, I think I have a north star 4 gallon crock. I collect salt glaze redwings, but this one has the 4 and under it has a leaf which goes up. The tip of the leaf is on the upper left side and the end or bottom of the leaf is on the right side.

I know that northstar early leaves were the other way though. The tip on the upper right side and the bottom on the left. Other than that, the leaf looks correct. Could you help me in this. Thanks, Ted

Answer:
Ted, without seeing a photo of your crock, I can only go by your description. From what you have described, it does sound like a North Star. Crocks which have the leaf’s basically turned upside down and are rather primitive are usually attributed to North Star, but still could be manufactored by another pottery. With a photo, I would feel more confident with by decision. Al Kohlman

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Blue and Red Banded Bowl

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Is this Redwing? Steve

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Steve, your bowl was made by Red Wing and called a Red and Blue banded bowl. Red Wing manufactured them in sizes from 4 inch to 12 inch. They were made from the late 1920′s and into the 1930′s. Al Kohlman

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6 Gallon Union Stoneware

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What is the value of a six gallon crock with blue double leaf design made by Union Stoneware Co., Redwing, MN ? Crock is in mint condition. Thanks James

Answer:
Jim, if your crock’s decorations are nice and balanced and fairly dark in color, the value would be between $100 and $125. Light colored decorations would be less. Al Kohlman

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