Monthly Archives: January 2007

Charles Murphy, Red Wing M-1540

Question:
I have a piece of Red Wing that I’m having trouble getting information on. I’ve taken out the books at my new library but no success. Before I moved I was able to get info from another book but can’t seem to find it again. It says on bottom, Red Wing USA, M-1540 so I believe it was made by Charles Murphy. From the earlier book it said it was made in 1956. (No pictures though) Can you confirm the info I do have? Also what would be the value on it and is it common? The outside color is a light brown and the inside is mostly a lime green with cream and gray lines. Modern looking. Thanks so much for your help. I love your site, I learned so much today!
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Two Piece Planter – B1418a

Question:
I have a vase handed down to me by my Grandmother. It has the markings on the bottom saying Red Wing USA B1418A. The vase has two pieces. The larger part in a nice dark green and the smaller piece fits into the front side of the larger piece and is colored light cream.
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4 Gallon Salt Glaze Crock

Question:
Here is the picture of the crock I sent a question about earlier regarding the piece I recieved from my mother. Hopefully, this will be helpful to you in telling me more about it’s value, age, and if it is a Red Wing piece. Thank you Doug.
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Advertising Pitcher

Question:
We received this creamer from my husbands family who lived in Bemidji until the early 1950′s, and have always wondered if it was Red Wing. The creamer is 4 1/2" tall, 4" in diameter, and from spout to handle is 6 1/2" across. The piece is not marked, and reads "Compliments of Bemidji Co-Op Creamery Co. Bemidji Minn." Any help in identifying the maker would be greatly appreciated!
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Red Wing Barrel Pitcher

Question:
I have a Red Wing barrel pitcher, page 93, Red Wing Stoneware Book. I also have 4 perfectly matching mugs. I have never seen the mugs shown in any publication. My question is, are the mugs unusual or rare and, if so, what is their approximate value each?
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Boystown Pottery

Question:
Hello. I have a piece of pottery that I am selling on ebay for a friend. My friend told me it was from the 1920′s era and says so because Red Wing took over manufacturing of this in the 1930′s. The piece I have has boystown inscribed on the bottom of the piece and if my friend is correct they only did that at Boystown and when done by Red Wing it was painted or stamped on the pottery. I have a customer that whats to know what evidence I have that Red Wing did any pottery for Boystown. Can you tell me if there is any truth as to when and if Red Wing did any pottery for boystown. If you want to see the piece look up boys town on ebay under pottery. There is only a few pieces on right now and mine is a vase and my user name is tankster41. Any help would greatly be appreciated. thank you very much
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Lemonade Pitcher

Question:
I have a lemonade pitcher from my grandmother or great grandmother it says on the bottom that it is for lemonade.(it has grapes on it and is different shades of green) do you have any ideas….I am from Minneapolis and all of my relatives are from there.
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Sheep Figural

Question:
I do not think this is a Red Wing piece but don’t know if it’s a western salt glazed item. It is in mint shape. Sheep has solid base. Could you please tell me more about this item and value?? Thanks, Linda
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