Tiny Lunch Hour Donkey

Question:
What is the value of the tiny lunch hour donkey. It is pictured in clay giants. I bought it long ago at the red wing convention auction. I may be selling it and have no idea of its value now a days=) thanks! Kate

Answer: Hi Kate

lunch hour pieces are prized by collectors, if it is Red Wing, documentation or proof of it being Red Wing are most important. Size and detail of pieces are also important when guesstimating a value. thanks, steve n rose

Stoneware: I have never seen one of these sell, so I can’t speculate on the value. You might consider putting it in the Red Wing collectors’ auction and see what it brings. Jeff

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Red Wing M 3011, Charles Murphy decorator line

Question:
Hello and thanks for an interesting site!!! I have found a piece of Redwing pottery and would like to know more about it; age; design; and an estimate of value. I can get pictures later but the piece is marked on the bottom Red Wing USA M 3011. I am not a collector of Redwing and would like be willing to sell to a collector who doesn’t have this particular piece. It’s in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated and you are more than welcome to pass this information on to other collectors who might be interested. Thanks and have a nice weekend Bob in KY

Answer: Hi Bob

this vase is part of the decorator line, designed by charles murphy, circa 1959. values are around 250.00. thanks, steve n rose (our grandkids live in Frankfort)

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30 gallon Western Stoneware Crock

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I have a crock that I am wondering what it’s value might be and if there is any desire for. I will describe as best I can…Western Stoneware Co. 30 gallon crock, very good condition with a samll surface crack at top and one other small blemish on the surface. Markings are: "30" at top with a small design on each side, below in the middle is a maple leaf design and below this is an oval that says "Western Stoneware Company Monmouth ILL. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Lori
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Sturgis Bike Rally pitchers

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Hello, I have a red wing stoneware, I am going to call it a pitcher, with the year 2000 Sturgis Bike Rally emblem on it, it is numbered 1 out of 300, in perfect condition. I also have four Red Wing Sturgis mugs from 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001 these are all numbered 87 out of 1000. Can you tell me if these worth any thing or do you need more info. Thanks, Kirt
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Red Wing 1153

Question:
I bought a green vase marked Red Wing 1153, it is in excellent condition with green leaves going all the way around it. I paid $55.00 and plan on keeping it. Good price or not? Also he had a vase that was "brushed" Red Wing with a crane motif. Priced for $95, good price or not? April

Answer: Hi April, I think those prices are fair. If you like them, all the better! The 1153 is from around 1942. The "Brushed" ware pieces are much earlier, late 20’s, early 30’s. Make sure there is a Red Wing blue ink stamp on the bottom, other companies made similar items. thanks, steve n rose

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Cornucopia, 442 with Red Wing foil label

Question:
I have a large cornucopia that has a Red Wing foil label and the number 442 stamped in the bottom. I can’t find it in my book. Where do I find information on this? Thank you!

Below is the link to a previous Question:

https://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/3034/116/

Rose and Steve, Does the foil add additional value?

it’s a nice addition, but fairly common for Red Wing pieces. I don’t think it has much effect on items. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing B1421, maple leaf shape, Belle Kogan piece

Question:
My mother has a Red Wing, not sure crock or stone. Its in the shape of a leaf. Mustard color inside and brown on the outside. In great shope, no cracks or chips. Aprox 4 in deep and 20 in in diamater, On the bottom, it states the following: RED WING USA B1421 Any info you would be able to provide would be appreciate. Sincerely, Letha Gibson

Answer: Hello Letha, it’s an art pottery item, designed by belle kogan, circa 1953. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon MN Stoneware jug with birch leaves

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I have a 5-gallon Union Stoneware jug that I am interested in finding the value. The jug does not have a lip, it is smooth all the way to a corked, original cork, top. It has two blue maple leaves and the Union Stoneware emblem with Red Wing, MN all in blue lettering. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks. Barb
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