Question:
Aloha, I was at my local goodwill and found a vase marked 1120 RED WING USA it is about 71/2 to 8" high it has a dear and leaf&vine it is pale blue with a mat finish I new nothing of red wing till I found your web page it is wonderful but I did not see anything in this color and am wondering if it came unfinished and painted at home I bought it because I liked the finish and it was 50% off the 2.99 price thank you for your time Aloha Jeff p.s I’m sorry I don’t have a photo Jeffery

Answer: Jeffery

a pale matte blue is a regular glaze color for this vase, designed in 1941. the price was well worth it, value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Question:
I recently purchased a Red Wing pitcher, 11" tall, 3" base rising to 5" then narrowing to 2", with a large raised relief flower and a handle from the top to half way down the pitcher. The pitcher is all white, except for brown in and around the flower petals and leaves. The base is imprinted "Red Wing USA 1220". There are no Red Wings on the pitcher. It is in excellent condition, no cracks, chips or stains. Thank you for any information about this piece, which you might provide. C.

Answer: HI C… ha…

your pitcher is part of the Magnolia group of 1946. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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