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question from: maui89@att.net

Question:
Hello, I have a 20 gal Red Wing crock in great condition. We live in Wisconsin and my husband insists on keeping this outside on the front porch. I say the crock needs to be displayed in the house to protect it from the elements and possible thieves. Where is the best place to keep this type of piece, in the house or outside? Thank you.
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question from: tlpryor@live.com

Question:
I’m just getting started with researching pottery and I don’t know much about it. Can you tell the date of production and your opinion of the value of this Western Stoneware Co. piece? It is 13 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" wide at the base. I think it might be missing a top piece? There are two indentions on the sides near the top where it looks like it had a snap lid. I did find where Western Stoneware Co is no longer in business, but that is about all I know. Any other information you can furnish would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Teri
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Cattial 7 inch vase

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I found this a few years ago at a garage sale. It is about 7.5 inches tall and about 11 inches round.has textured outside with cat tails design and is green glaze inside. looks a little brownish and is not shiney outside.stampled red wing union red wing minn. on the bottom. Thanks Deb

 

Answer: Hi Deb

this is smaller version of the cattail vase, early brushed ware. Value is around 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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5 lb pantry jar with Red Wing

Question:
I found a 5 lb. pantry jar with the original lid,it has a small red wing about(2) inch on it and two blue bands on top and bottom. The lid has 2 bands on the outer edge then 1 band up toward the center then 2 more bands in the center. It has a bar in the center. It also has a petal design around the bar. There are no cracks,chips or repair done to this piece. Color is good,the blue is sharp and the red wing is clear and sharp. When was this made and what is the value of this piece? Thank you for your time. Tom
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Blue vase bottom – follow up

Question:
This is for Steve and Rose, they asked for a bottom picture of this bottle. You can just make out the shield and what lokks like a bird flyingh ot the right.Thanks, Richie

Answer: Hi again, richie

thanks for the pic, but I’m still not able to help you with identification on this one. wish I knew, thanks, steve n rose

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10/20 gallon salt glaz crock – emailed for photo

Question:
I have a crock that I think is Red Wing. It is 17 1/2" tall and 12 1/4" diameter. I think that it is salt glazed. It is light brown on the outside with blue markings. It is dark brown on the inside. It has ear like handles. The blue markings look like a lollypop and the number looks like 10 or 20. It is in good condition. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Lyle Cooper

 

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Oomph Bakeware casserole

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I have what looks like a small covered crock casserole that is oval in shape…it is brown with a turquoise color on the lip of the dish, inside the dish and the inside of the lid. It is marked redwing on the bottom. I would like to sell this but need a ‘rough’ idea of what it’s worth. It is not in perfect condition…has two small chips inside the edge of the lid (can’t be seen from the outside) and a hairline crack on the inside of the dish part on the side. It measures 10" from the outside edge of the lip of the dish to the outside of the other side…the bottom of the dish is 7 x 5.5" and the depth is 3.5" measured on the outside. I bought this at an antique store years ago because I just liked the size, shape and colors. My camera is ‘misplaced’ at this time (grandkids!) or I would try to send a picture. Thank you for your time. Janet

 

Answer: Janet:  Your item is from the Bakeware line called “Oomph” by most collectors because a promotional brochure featured the slogan “Red Wing Puts the ‘OOMPH’ into Earthenware”.  It was a full line of dinnerware and is heavy when compared to other dinnerware.  The color scheme is similar to Village Green but Oomph has the green extending over the top  and partway down the side of the pieces while Village Green has the green confined to the inside of the pieces.  It was introduced in 1943 and produced until sometime in the mid 1940s.  I inherited Oomph items from 2 of my aunts so I have a few pieces and remember eating many meals using these dishes.  The Coffee Mug is my favorite.   You have the medium sized Shallow Casserole.  Oomph is not particularly in demand so if it were in perfect condition it might bring $30-35.  With the damage you describe to both the top and bottom, you might get $5 or so for it.  Sorry I don’t have better news for you.
 
Terry Moe

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