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Question:
When my husband’s grandfather passed away we were given a set of pottery. Pictures are attached and the bottom stamp is quite faded, but says "Red Wing Pottery" and "Hand Painted." The teapot is 6-1/2 to 7" tall and the S&P shakers are just over 2". The attached picture shows all the pieces I have. Do you know the history or age of this group of items and what they might be worth? Thanks Terri
Answer: The name of this pattern is Brittany and it was introduced in 1941. It is one of four patterns in the Provincial shape that were introduced that year; each named for one of the provinces of France. The Provincial line was Red Wing’s first attempt at hand painted dinnerware, which became the company’s claim to fame in later years. Brittany and the other Provincial patterns were the first Red Wing dinnerware patterns designed by Charles Murphy, Red Wing’s chief designer of dinnerware and art pottery for many years. The Brittany pattern was produced from 1941 to 1950.
Values are as follows: Teapot $40-60, Covered Casserole $25-35, Salt & Pepper $15-25, Sugar bowl and creamer $10-15 each. These values assume excellent condition. Chips, flakes, cracks, hairlines, stains, glaze flaws or other damage will reduce the value significantly.
Larry