Question:
I would like any info re this 10 " high vase, marked Red Wing on the bottom and I believe the incised numbers, 1155. It was in my deceased parent's possession as long as I can recall and I am now 70 y.o.The interior has a fine hairline crack about 3"long starting from the rim of the vase. The interior has a cream colored glaze.

Answer: Hello, the 1155 is from 1942. It's a hand decorated piece. Value with the hairline is around 15.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Question:
I have a 6 inch redwing vase, I think. It is the tan and blue with the flower on the front. It is narrow at the top, with two attached handles, and has a like a potbelly bottom. It says Red wing union stoneware co. MN. The handles are also embelished. I am interested to see if it is worth anything. Should I take it to a dealer. I am also not going to sell it or get rid of it as my mother gave it to me.

Answer: I think your vase would be early artware, from the stamp. Circa 1930. Brushed Ware, a matt finish. Shape # 127 fits your description, value is around 85.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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I have a vase, I believe the color name is fleck zephyr pink, in raised characters on the bottom is RED WING U.S.A. 1557. I have not been able to find out how old it is or what its value is, could you tell me what I have?

Answer: Hi, your vase is from 1957, prime time for the fleck glazes. Value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Question:
I have an orange colored tray 14 1/2 inches long,9 inches wide in the middle at the center. The sides taper down. There are handles on both ends appx 1 inch wide. On the back it says Red wing U.S.A 1 Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks in advance, Gail Owen

Answer: Gail, Red Wing made a multitude of ashtrays, this one sounds quite large, but I can't seem to find this particular shape. Without the shape number it is kind of difficult. thanks, steve n rose