Question:

Hi,
I have a set of Red Wing Hearthstone dishes. There are different numbers on the back of the plates.  What do the numbers mean?    What is the best way to find the value and where to sell??  Is it better to sell as a set to someone or piece it out on E-bay?

The set I have includes;
   11 – 10″ plates
   13 -  7 1/4″ plates
     7 – bowls  (1 has a chip)
     2 – 9 1/4″ serving bowls
     1 -  9 1/2 x 13″ platter
    15 – cups
    13 – saucers
      1 – 5 1/2″ shallow bowl
      1 – 6 3/4″ plate
      1 – salt & pepper shakers
      1 – cream & sugar bowl  ( lid has a chip)
      1 – handled serving dish
      1 – pour serving w/handle
 
I also have a 7 1/2″ mixing bowl, sponge painted, no markings, but I think it is Red Wing.

Thanks

Larry

Answer:

The photo shows a collection of Greenwichstone dinnerware, not Hearthstone.   Both are patterns made in the Ceramastone shape, Red Wing’s final line of dinnerware.  The Ceramastone line was introduced mid 1966 and made until Red Wing Potteries closed about a year later.  The numbers on the back of the plates are stock or lot numbers from the production process; they do not identify the item or pattern.  I cannot advise on the best way for your to sell your dinnerware because much depends on your individual situation.  Please see the FAQ section of this web site to review factors that can help you decide how to sell your Red Wing items. 

The values below assume excellent undamaged condition.   Any damage reduces the value, usually in the range of 25 to 75% depending on the extent and location of the damage.

Dinner plate 10”:  $10-15

Salad plate 7.25”:   $5-10

Bread & butter plate 6.5”:  $5-10

Cereal/salad bowl:  $5-10

Sauce dish 5.5” bowl: $5-10

Vegetable bowl 9”:  $10-15

Platter 13”:  $15-20

Cup & Saucer:  $5-10

Salt & Pepper:  $15-20

Creamer:  $10-15

Sugar bowl with cover:  $10-15

Handled serving dish:  $20-25

Gravy boat (serving dish with handle and pour spout):  $15-20

The spongeware bowl in the second photo does appear to be Red Wing but it is stoneware, not dinnerware, and thus does not fall within my area of expertise.

Larry