Oomph Bakeware casserole

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Question:
I have what looks like a small covered crock casserole that is oval in shape…it is brown with a turquoise color on the lip of the dish, inside the dish and the inside of the lid. It is marked redwing on the bottom. I would like to sell this but need a ‘rough’ idea of what it’s worth. It is not in perfect condition…has two small chips inside the edge of the lid (can’t be seen from the outside) and a hairline crack on the inside of the dish part on the side. It measures 10" from the outside edge of the lip of the dish to the outside of the other side…the bottom of the dish is 7 x 5.5" and the depth is 3.5" measured on the outside. I bought this at an antique store years ago because I just liked the size, shape and colors. My camera is ‘misplaced’ at this time (grandkids!) or I would try to send a picture. Thank you for your time. Janet

 

Answer: Janet:  Your item is from the Bakeware line called “Oomph” by most collectors because a promotional brochure featured the slogan “Red Wing Puts the ‘OOMPH’ into Earthenware”.  It was a full line of dinnerware and is heavy when compared to other dinnerware.  The color scheme is similar to Village Green but Oomph has the green extending over the top  and partway down the side of the pieces while Village Green has the green confined to the inside of the pieces.  It was introduced in 1943 and produced until sometime in the mid 1940s.  I inherited Oomph items from 2 of my aunts so I have a few pieces and remember eating many meals using these dishes.  The Coffee Mug is my favorite.   You have the medium sized Shallow Casserole.  Oomph is not particularly in demand so if it were in perfect condition it might bring $30-35.  With the damage you describe to both the top and bottom, you might get $5 or so for it.  Sorry I don’t have better news for you.
 
Terry Moe