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We have a cute 2 gallon Iced Tea Cooler which has all of the earmarks of being a Red Wing piece, but is not marked. It is not to be found in the DePasquale/Peterson Guides. I would be glad to send a picture. Millie
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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Red Wing 1360
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I have a vase that is gray on the outside, pink on the inside. Flowers and leaves all the way up one side and only in the middle of the other side. It also has small handles that run up both sides between the flowers and leaves. The #1360 RED WING USA on the bottom. Anything you could tell me would be great. Thanks
Answer: Hello, the 1360 was designed in 1949, but your glaze is luster gray/coral, which would date it to 1951. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
RedWing 949
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My mom had this Red Wing vase marked on the bottom Red Wing 949 and I would like to know more about it. It still has the orginal sticker on it. Thank you.
Answer: Hi, the 949 was made in 1939. the glaze appears to be eggshell ivory. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
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I just picked these items up at an estate sale for $50 each. I wanted to make sure they are really red wing and if I got a good deal. The salt glaze has approximatly an 8" crack on its left side with a chip on the rim (not sure if you can see it from the pics) Thanks.
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RWCS Anniversary Book Shipments Completed
Turner Publishing Announces
RWCS Anniversary Book have been shipped to all pre-orders!
The long await RWCS Anniversary book from Turner Publishing began shipping to people who placed orders on March 19, 2008. The RWCS Business Office received notification from Turner Publishing that the books have all been shipped. If you have not received book please contact Turner Publishing directly.
A copy will be available at the RWCS Business Office should anyone like to see the finished book before ordering.
It is not to late to order a book just contact Turner Publishing. Each book is $54.90 which include the $6.95 for shipping an handling.
800-788-3350
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Hi, this is the second photo of the Red Wing container i have in the garden. Could it be a water cooler? Gift from Mother in law.
Thank you.
T England
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20 Gallon self draining jar with New York Advertising
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Hey, from Atlanta. My mother in law is from Red Wing, when she moved she gave me this rather large container. The container is open on both sides and looks as if it is upside down… it stands 23" tall and is 60" round. Could it be part of a water cooler? I am sending photos. We have two in the family. Thank you (I have it in the garden, should I bring it in? T England
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Pickle Bown
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I am inquiring about an item described to me as a "pickle top" It is grey clay, fits on top of a 10 gal crock. It is "bowled or rounded in the bottom, top edge is more like a weight. At the edge there is a molded piece which holds a hinge which has hardward attached that holds a glass cover. The cover is meant to be lifted so that a pickle can be removed from the brine. There is no mark on the piece but it is the red wing grey clay color. It also has blue lettered advertising from a store with branches in Boston and Chicago. Any ideas? I have searched all the books I have so am turning to you. I donot have a picture at this time as I just saw this piece and am interested in it because have never seen on linke it. But, would like it to be red wing before considering a purchase. Thanks for any help you can offer. Bob
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10 Gallon birch leaf
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I have a crock, with the ‘Union’ Oval beneath a big 10 (for 10 gals I presume) and two leaves beneath. My father used it to make beer and root beer in the early 50s and my guess is that he bought it after the war. My question is whether it is safe to use, e.g. does it contain lead, etc. I’d like to use it but my wife is worried that back then they didn’t pay attention to such issues.
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Red Wing M1440
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My friend asked if I could use my computer to get her some information on a vase she just purchased for a few dollars at a 2nd hand store. I do not have a picture, but it very clearly reads "Red Wing USA M-1440" on the bottom. It stands about 6 1/8" tall at its highest point. The opening is scalloped/wavy and is approximately 5 1/2" long x 2" wide. The bottom 2" of the vase appear to be footed with a leaf and/or petal detail. From what I’ve read on this site today, I believe the glaze is chartreuse lined with grey and the designer is Charles Murphy. Can you tell me the year this vase was made, and the cost value today if in good condition? Any other info on this piece is welcome. Thanks ~ Josie
Answer: Hi Josie, It was designed in 1954, and you are right, designed by Murphy. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose