Monthly Archives: October 2010

Red wing M-1610, 71/2inch, Charles Murphy designer

Question:
I recently purchased my first Red Wing piece. It is a solid black planter, the bottom marked as follows: Red Wing U.S.A. M-1610-7 1/2" The planter stands 6 1/4 inches tall, 7 1/4 inches wide and tapers down to 3 1/2 wide at the bottom. It is in good conidition, no chips but with a few light scratches. What is the age and possible value of this piece? Thanks for your help!

Answer: Hello

this shape is a design my Charles Murphy. It came in a few different sizes, and another version of it has brass handles on each side. It dates to around 1958, and has a value of 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 5020, Garden Club Line

Question:
I have a tray that has Red Wing 5020 on the bottom. Can you tell me the value on it, and any other info? Thank you, Jason

Answer: Hi Jason

this is part of the Garden Club line, from 1957. Value is around 20.00. thanks, steve n rose

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6 gallon large wing and 4 gallon birch leaf crocks with lids

Question:
I have three Red Wing Jugs that I got when my sister-in-law passed away. I think they are Red Wing Jugs, the one with the 6 has patented 1915 and other markings. It has no hair line fractures or anything wrong with it. The lid however has a chip underneath it that can not be seen. The only markings the other Jugs have are the ones you can see. Can you tell me anything about them and what they might be worth please. Michelle
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Set of panel spongeware bowls.

Question:
Hellow. My wife and I volunteer at a resale shop and are "in charge" of the antique/collectable" section. Recently a donation came in consisting of 7 spongeware bowls. Each bowl has 6 panels and they have colors of blue and orange. The bowls are not marked and have no cracks or chips. The smallest bowls measures 5" in diameter at the top, the largest 11". We can provide jpgs is needed. Might these be Red Wing? Value" All proceeds from this resale shop go to help support a local high school. Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. Wally
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Bowl and Casserole with flower decoration

Question:
Hi, When my great grandmother passed away I was given some pottery. I’m now trying to find out if the pottery has any value. The platter has the words "red Wing" stamped on the bottom. The pot with the lid doesn’t. The paint is in really bad shape, The glaze seems fine thou. Any opion on these pieces would be much appreciated. Thank you, Beth
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