Category Archives: Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

Emailed for markings or photo

Question:
Hi, I have a piece of Red Wing stoneware…gray, 13 inches tall, 12 1/2" diameter at top. Handles, steel ring, stamped "Patent 1915" with Red Wing stamp. The only flaw is a crack about 8 inches long. I don’t know anything about this piece…any info would be appreciated. Tina

question from: stillstrong98@live.com

Continue reading →

Provincial Ware pot with lid #20, usage question

Question:
I found a beautiful Red Wing Provincial Ware pot with lid #20 at a thrift store and was excited to cook in it …until I noticed some very small cracks in the bottom (just along one side of the slight dome). The cracks are only visible on the outside bottom but do not affect the red brown glaze on the inside. My intention is to use this item for cooking by the method of soaking it in water, adding ingredients and starting it in a cold oven. Is this a bad idea? I can return it and continue hunting for more intact treasures. Please advise…or can I repair it?? Thanks. Christine
Continue reading →

Red Wing Cigarette Box

Question:
I have a box with pears and birds on it and am unsure if it is a cigarette box or a playing card box. it is marked Red Wing on the bottom and it is cool. I was wondering what it is and what it is worth Bob

Answer: HI Bob

this is a cigarette box, from 1956. Value is around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Continue reading →

Gentleman caller standing next to hydrant figure, Charles Murphay

Question:
What can you tell me about a Charles Murphy. Figurine of a gentleman caller with hat in hand and bouquet behind back standing by hydrant? In terms of rarity and value. Thank you in advance for your time looking to response. Lisa

Answer: Hi Lisa

These usally sell for around 100.00 or so, some of the hand decorated ones will bring a bit more. thanks, steve n rose

Continue reading →

Red Wing 820 vase

Question:
I purchased this vase recently and wanted to know it’s value. The bottom says Red Wing 820 and it is about 12 inches tall. It is pink inside and lt blue outside. I have seen smaller vases that have the same shape but never this size. Do you know what year it may have been made? Helen

Answer: Hi Helen

this form is from the late 30′s-early fourties. There are 4 different sizes of this shape, from 4 1/2" to yours. Value is around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

Continue reading →

Red Wing Lotus Bronze dinnerware, stain removal

Question:
This is not an identification question, as I know the pieces I have recently inherited from my mother are the Red Wing Lotus Bronze dinnerware. My question is: how to clean them? These pieces were stored for many years in a basement then garage while wrapped in newspaper, and now the interiors of some have some kind of speckled, dark stains. Not sure if it’s a type of mold or some chemical discoloration. Any suggestions? Wash in white vinegar? Thank you, and glad to discover you today! Diane
Continue reading →

Page 146 of 745« First...120130140«144145146147148»150160170...Last »