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Question:
My neighbor has a partial set of redwing dinnerware and would like to find out the pattern name and value if possible. All of the pieces have the same background color and glaze, a beige speckled color. All of the pieces have a blue and tan striped rug on them also. Pieces then also have either an early American style rocking chair and eagle, a spinning wheel or a round decorative table on them. The pieces she has showed me all say RED WING HAND PAINTED OVENPROOF U.S.A. The bread plate is number 232, a large soup bowl, which is a triangular shape, is number 240 and the salad plate has no number.She has 6 cereal bowls, 5 coffee cups, salt & pepper set with eagle on, 7 dinner plates, 6 salad plates, 8 saucers, 2 large soup bowls, gravy bowl w/lid and a large serving bowl w/lid. Some of the pieces do have chips in them. Thank you for your help.
Answer: The name of this pattern is Hearthside. It was introduced in 1961 and made for several years. It was not a big seller in its day and doesn’t seem to be especially popular with collectors today. The numbers on the bottom of some pieces are not important, they are merely stock numbers used in the production process.
Some of the descriptions provided need further clarification but I’ll provide values for the ones can identify. All values assume excellent condition; chips, cracks and other damage reduce the value significantly.
Dinner plate: $15-20
Salad plate: $5-10
Bread plate: $5-10
Cup & saucer: $10-15
Bowl 5.5": $10-15
Gravy boat & cover: $30-40
The "serving bowl with lid" is probably a casserole, which would be worth $25 to $75 depending on the size (1 qt, 2 qt or 4qt).
The salt & pepper shakers do not match. One has an eagle, the other a rocking chair. If both shakers have an eagle it is not a true set. Value for a true set is $25-35; value for two eagle shakers would be lower.
The other bowls mentioned probably have a value in the $10 to $30 range. Bowls were available in several styles and sizes; a photo would help to determine which ones you have.
Larry