Rumrill 594

Question:
I have a fan shaped vase Rumrill 594 its ablue marble color, has a diamond shaped base. I would like to know iif it is worth anything?

Answer: It’s from the late 30’s. Think the glaze is dutch blue. Value is around 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Sunderberg Bro. Pitcher

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I have a Red Wing stoneware pitcher, with the advertisement: "Sunderberg Bros. Groceries and Meats Phone 1000" It is a beige/taupe color, with a two blue lines, and gold painted design in the center. The handle section has been reglued, and I just noticed a new crack in the back, which does not run all the way through. Is this piece of any value, or rarity?
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Red Wing M 1600 blue fleck

Question:
I have a Red Wing Fleck Blue Circular Planter with Rings. Mark is M1600. About 13 inch in diameter and 10 inches tall. Size is estimated. No chips, cracks etc. Can you provide me with a value range? Thanks

Answer: Hello, It’s from the late fifties, and came in 3 sizes, 12" is the largest. Value is around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Nokomis Glaze ball pitcher with stopper

Question:
I found a water spout (Jug). It’s stamped red wing art pottery in blue writing on the bottom of the jug. The glaze is in greens and browns, I think they refer to it as "Nokomis". I was wanting to know its value and the year it was produced.

Answer: Hello, this is shape # 50. The glaze is Nokomis, from the early 30’s. Value with the stopper is around 225.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Lotus care and use questions

Question:
I have my grandmothers full set of Redwing Lotus Concord dinnerware. I have 3 questions for you. 1. Are the dishes dishwasher safe? The dark side of the cups and bowls appears to be some type of metallic or raiku-like finish so I wanted to check with an expert. 2. A lot of the dishes have crackled with age. Are they safe to eat off of? If not is there any process to re-glaze thank you
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Red Wing Rooster 1438

Question:
I have a pair of ceramic Red Wing chickens or roosters #1438 that my mother had in the 50’s. They are around 8 to 9" in height with a white shiny glaze on the outside and a green glaze inside the vases. I was wondering about their value and the pottery artist. Thanks. Sharon

Answer: Hi Sharon, They were designed in 1954, I would attribute them to Charles Murphy, it looks like his style. There are a taller size of this shape as well. Value is around 100.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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