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I found this redwing pitcher at a Goodwill store. Was wondering what era it is from and if there is a name to it – is it milk pitcher? It stands 8" high, the wing is 2.5" across, the base is 4" wide and the rim is blue and has a pour spout and is not totaly round, somewhat oblong. it is totally clean inside and has no chips or cracks looks brand new. Also has a round mark on the bottom redwing, minnesota. Is there a value to it?
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
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When I was growing up, my mom had a cookie jar on the counter… It was an all-yellow dutch girl. I think now it was probably a Red Wing Karina cookie jar. I have been looking for an all-yellow one and have never seen another. Could it indeed have been a Red Wing? Are they that rare?
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Gladiolia Vase 416, 9 inch
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I have this vase marked on the base RED WING U.S.A 416-9". It is creamy white in color with the inside a light green. 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide at the top. I has five openings for flowers. Not perfect with some chips on the side of the base and one on the lip of one of the compartments. What Have I got here? I use it to display roses from my garden. I am more interested in the age and name of this design than value but would still appreciate a estimated value with the chips. Thanks in advance. Fred
Answer: Hi Fred
we call these Gladious vases, but roses would work too! there were a couple different styles, and sizes. They date to the early fifties. with the cips, value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing 1107 vase
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Vase, marked RED WING USA, 87?07, Ivory outside, Greenish inside, 5 1/4" high, 5" square, 7 leaves of graduated sizes on 2 sides, handle W/leaves other 2 sides. Has 1/2" X 1/2" chip on top outer rim. Belonged to my parent that both passed away this year. Would love any information about this piece. Thank you. Pat
Answer: Hi Pat
I have an 1107, which matches your description, it’s from the early fourties. Part of the art pottery line. With the chip, the value is around 15.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Brown Top Shoulder Jug, Red Wing
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Please tell me what you can on my jug – it has no number or wings at all, no markings, but I read what you’ve written about the base of the handle being pressed with the potters thumbs then out left to right, which mine does have that, so I believe it to be redwing? In comparison to my other jugs, this one seems to be a 2 gallon? appx 8.5" up to the brown part, total appx 13" top to bottom and appx. 10" diam. any information & value estimate is appreciated! Joel
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Home Made Preserves H.A. Johnson & Co. bail handeled jar
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Dear Red Wing Expert – I bought this bailed jar today, I do not see a signature. It is 6" tall x 5.75" diameter. Wire and wood handle. It is a slightly warmer color than my photos show. Is it Red Wing? Thanks in advance! Wav.
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Red Wing 1316 vase, Magnolia Group
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I have a red wing vase 1316 I was wondering was there ever a whit rose mirror ever produced? Terri
Answer: Hi Terri
the 1316 is part of the Magnolia group, circa 1947. Red Wing didn’t do any mirrors to my knowledge. It has a value of around 95.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
30 gallon elephant ears and leaves, Union Stoneware oval
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My information regarding my 30 gallon crock. It has 4 leaves and has elephant ears, stamped with Union Stoneware with only the Red Wing name as the City in Minnesota. No cracks, no lid, mint condition. I do not have a photo to share with you now. The crock has been stored upside down for 45 years. Thank you, Herb
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Red Wing 310 large planter, initials AM
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Hello there I have a large planter with the grape cluster/oak leaf pattern. Labeled "Red Wing USA 310" It stands approximately 10" high and is 12" wide at the top. It is a glossy tanish/very light brown in color… It also has the initials "AM" under the glaze…was there a specific artist or potter with those initials. It is in decent shape with a small bite here and there, no cracks or major chips. I do not know much about RW items and I am learning as I go. I have never seen any initials on the bottom of any RW piece. I know it must be hard to determine value without a picture…but I am most interested in the initials and why they would be there. Thank you for your time. Bernie
Answer: Hi Bernie
No pic necessary, your piece is from 1966, a year before Red Wing closed it”s doors. I’m not familiar with who "AM" would be. sometime the employees did put an inital on them, or to someone they knew. It could also be an aftermarket or hobby shop item, done after Red Wing closed. some of the molds were used by hobby shops after the factory closed. A lot of those pieces do carry initials. The original glaze color is an ivory background with a dark brown glaze "wiped" in to highlight the detail. that would tell if it was done at Red Wing or later on. Value is around 45.00. condition is everything, the dings will hurt it’s value. thanks, steve n rose
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