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I previously submitted the question about the Pink Spice dish. I neglected to give you dimensions and condition. The bowl measures 9" side-to-side and 9.25" from back to lip. As far as I can see there are no chips or cracks in the piece.
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Monthly Archives: December 2010
question from: pintloch@bevcomm.net
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Value of a red wing #733 canoe pottery piece
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Damaged dinnerware available ???
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Hi Larry: You helped me out a few months back by answering my burning question about Red Wing backstamps and how they customarily (generally) marked their dinnerware patterns. I have several pieces from different patterns with chips or hairline cracks that I’m planning to toss. Before I throw away, do you know of anyone who would like to have them–for free of course? They are usable for either a "project" or serviceable for someone who doesn’t mind "chippy." Shipping would be on me. Best regards, Luanne (the lone Red Wing Collector in CT) Luanne
Larry, I emailed her to let her know there are other collectors in her state. She is not a member yet so I encouraged her to join.
6 gallon red wing crock
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Size: 6 gallon (I believe) Condition: scuffs, stains. No breaks, cracks or chips. Decorations: no art just markings Markings: 1. Large blue no. 6 2. Red Redwing logo 3. Blue oval containing "Redwing union stoneware co. Redwing, MINN" 4. blue "PATENTED Dec. 21st 1915" 5. not familiar with glazing techniques. I have two of these that have been in my possesion since March of 1979. My Grandfather told me his father bought them when he (my grandfather) was a teenager (pre 1920) and used them to make sauerkraut. Would just like to verify authenticity. Approximate value would be interesting to know but they are not for sale. Wade
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