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RARE RED WING POTTERY Collector Society BEIGE Gopher on a tree stump~ Prototype?

$ 68.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Model: Red Wing Collector Society Commemorative 1990 Gopher
  • Brand: Red Wing, Rumrill
  • Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style
  • Color: Beige
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Object Type: Toothpick Holder Figurine

    Description

    Up for auction is a Rare RED WING POTTERY COLLECTION SOCIETY (R.W.C.S.) BEIGE GOPHER CHAPTER 1990 COMMEMORATIVE GOPHER ON A STUMP STAMPED AND NUMBERED! I have rarely seen this color..possible prototype? This stoneware toothpick holder is in Excellent vintage condition ~ No cracks, repairs or chips..some soilage..especially on the base..all consistent with its age. The sides are nicely stamped~ one side has the significance of the incised stamp with the giant gopher taking a bite out of the arrowhead region of Minnesota and the other side has "GOPHERS 1990 R.W.C.S" with the bottom nicely marked, "Artists in the park Deer Park, WI 54007", an artist/painter form and the number "6". Approximate measurements: Height 2 1/8" (top of the gophers nose) x Width 2 5/8" (Log at widest points) x Depth 2 1/8". Please view pictures. Thank you for viewing and enjoy the days!