Question:

I acquired a partial set of red wing dinnerware, was told they may be the Contemporary style but could not find anything exactly like this. I have a cream, sugar, 3 tea cups, 2 small plates, 1 large salad bowl and 1 smaller bowl. I was just wondering what this style was called, year it was made, and if they have any value. One plate has a crack through it, otherwise a very nice looking set. Thank you! Brad

Answer:

Two Step is a hand painted pattern made in the Village Green shape. The colors are similar to Red Wing’s extremely popular Bob White pattern. Two Step and its sister pattern Picardy were introduced in 1960. Neither pattern sold particularly well. The 1961 dealer’s price lists includes both patterns with a full complement of available items. But the 1962 price list shows only a limited set of available pieces, as Red Wing focused attention on the new DuoTone (Cylinder) line introduced that year. Thus Two Step and Picardy were in full production for only a couple of years.

Two Step isn’t rare by any means but it is isn’t common either. It also isn’t especially popular with collectors, so values are no better than average when compared to other Red Wing patterns.

The following values are for Two Step items in excellent, undamaged condition; any damage reduces the value significantly.

Creamer:  $10-15

Sugar with cover:  $10-15

Tea Cup (without saucer): $5-10

Small plate (6” or 8”):  $5-10

Small bowl (3 or 4 bowls fit this description):  $10-25 depending on the bowl type

Large salad bowl (12”):  $40-60

Larry