Monthly Archives: November 2009

Red Wing Garden Club Line vase 5016, blue gray

Question:
I recently acquired a small blue gray vase that is only 4" tall, it is a numbered piece: 5016. It appears to be from the 40’s? I am most interested in the years of production and secondly if it has any value, I paid 10 dollars for it. Thanks and what a great website! Duane

Answer: Hi Duane

it’s part of the garden club line, from 1957. Value is around 20.00. thanks, stev en rose

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Siegel & Cooper Grocery Dept. Chicago IL jug

Question:
hello, i purchased at a garage sale a "siegel & cooper grocery dept. chicago ill."pottery one gallon jug. it is marked red wing minnesota on the bottom.so called turkey droppings are present on it. it shows some very useage minor wear but really no damage. i would say it’s in excellent condition. please tell how old is it & does it have possible value? thank you. Thomas

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2 gallon coffee urn linings ” American Metalware Company, Chicago, ILL

Question:
Hello again experts!! I have a question about (2) Two gallon coffee urn linings. One has "AMERICAN METALWARE COMPANY, CHICAGO ILL." advertising and one has "RED WING POTTERIES, CHICAGO" advertising (it is in circle) with what they call "a dipsy doodle" in the middle of the circle. I will send pictures if needed. Both are in excellent condition. I purchased them for about $60.00 each at a RWCS Convention Show and Sale a few years back. Are they worth much more? Thanks again experts, you’re the best. Happy Turkey Day, Sam The Young Collector!
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