Question:
Hello! I was at an auction this morning and picked up a box of misc. red wing stuff and it included these two lids. They have some sort of sculpture on top that is also the handle. The larger of the two is 8" accross and the other is 3" accross. Do you have any idea what line these go to or what pieces? Thanks a bundle! SHannon

Answer: These covers belong to the later versions of the Ardennes or Normandy patterns. Both of these patterns were initially introduced in 1941. Normandy was soon discontinued and Ardennes was dropped from production a couple of years later. During this time the covers for both patterns featured a rose bud as the knob on the covers. In 1949 Ardennes and Normandy were reintroduced with several significant changes, including the revamped covers shown in your photo. Hollowware such as casseroles, pitchers, teapots and sugar bowls were available for either pattern in Forest Green or Dubonnet (maroon), and these covers would go with either of those colors. The larger cover is for a casserole and the smaller one is for a sugar bowl.

Larry