4 gallon red wing beehive jug

Question:
Hello, I have a 4 gallon red wing jug (I think beehive) no markings can you tell me approximate date and value of this jug. Thank you! Shelly

 

Answer: Shelly,

The jug was make in the early 1900’s. The 4 gallon jug is more difficult to find than a 3 or 5 jug. Current value is $700 to $800. Jeff

Continue reading

12 gallon redwing crock with wire handles

Question:
I am going to an auction on Sat. Aug.20th. and they have a 12 gallon redwing crock with wire handles, oval redwing stamp and large wing. It appears to be in average condition from the auction picture. I want to add this to my collection if the price is right. Can’t find it in the new DePasquale/Peterson book. Can someone give me some idea what it is worth. I am a member of the rewing society. Larry
Continue reading

Red Wing USA 979

Question:
I have a yellow red wing bowl it is 10 inches across and 4 inches deep the bottom is marked Red Wing USA 979 Can you give me a ball park figure on price? Thanks Janet

Answer: Hi Janet

these bowls are from around 1940. Value will be about 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Continue reading

Brittany: lead, food safe, and value

Question:
I have some items that are the Brittany pattern. I have a 12" Chop Plate (Round Platter), Creamer, Round Vegetable Bowl, 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (with lid), 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (no lid). One casserole has crazed glaze. I have three questions:

1. Do they have lead?
2. Are they safe to use for food?
3. What is their approximate value?

Thank you. Carol

Continue reading

question from: grafton@smunet.net

Question:
My husband was a Red Wing Collector and passed away…I want to sell his Commemoratives which are for the years 1990 to 2003 (14 pieces). He also has a Clay Giants Book 3 in good condition and Red wing Potters & Their Wares Second Edition . Could you give me any idea as to the current value..I want to sell all of them as a package. Thank you very much, Betty Grafton, Spencer, Iowa
Continue reading

Fondoso Straight Side Pitcher. powder blue

Question:
I am curious wether or not this is an authentic piece of Red Wing pottery and what collection it belongs to? The pitcher is light blue in color and a creamy/white inside. It measures 7 inches high and has a span of 7 in. including the handle. I feel it is in great condition. The leafy stirped pattern is on both sides of the pitcher. On the bottom of the pitcher it states a letter c in a circle followed by Red Wing Potteries Inc. Thank you for any information you might be able to provide. Amy
Continue reading

75th anniversay ash tray from Red Wing Potteries inc

Question:
I purchased a 75th anniversay ash tray from Red Wing Potteries inc with the Red Wing building pottery pieces on also 1878-1953. Can you giveme any information on this item please. It is a maroon red color. Leonard

 

Answer: Hi Leonard

I think this is the round one, it is fairly uncommon. it could be worth around 300.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Continue reading