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Red Wing 15 gal crock

Question:

Dear RedWing Collectors,

I would greatly appreciate if you could help me out as to the
antiqueness  of my 15gl crock. If you could help me with an estimate
of the value of my crock and lid as well.

Both the crock and lid  seem to be in very good condition.

Enclosed are 4 pictures of my crock and  lid.

Thank you for your time.

Josie.

 

Answer: Josie, your Red Wing 15 gal crock in perfect condition has a value between $100 & $125.  The lid is not Red Wing  and therefore I have no information on its value.  Al Kohlman

Christmas Tree Stand green

Question:

Good morning

My wife and I where on a treasure hunt around 25 years ago when we found this in a basement crawl space. We have seen many with basic glaze and Red Wing markings but have not found one like this. It measures 8 1/2 inches tall and has a 10 inch diameter. I believe I had read years back that Red Wing experimented with green enamel. It does not have any markings on it. Could you please let us know if this is Red Wing and what the value if it would be?

Thank you for the help.

Nick & Lori

Answer:

Yes, the Christmas tree holder was made by the Red Wing Stoneware company.

It was made around 1930.  I have seen some of these with the Red Wing art pottery ink stamp.  I would place the value between $250-300.  Add $50 if it were ink stamped.

Jeff

1012 Vase Magnolia Line

Question:

The pitcher has a blue shiny glaze with pink inside. I would appreciate any information about this piece you could send me. It has #1012 on the bottom.

Answer:

This is part of the Magnolia Line designed by Belle Kogan from around 1941.  Value is about $50.00 in perfect condition with the blue glaze. The more common white (antique ivory) glaze is worth around $40.00 in perfect condition.  thanks, steve n rose

Rum Rill 705

Question:

Dear Steve and Rose

I’m hoping you can help me with a Rum Rill piece I found today while thrifting.

I’ve searched the web and found a couple like colored and style pieces but not this. When searching the mold number 705 it some sites simply say “missing 705.”

I would greatly appreciate your expertise and any help you can give me.

By the way it is in mint condition.

Warmly,

Jodi

Answer: it is 705, miscellaneous group, circa 1938.  value around 50.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing 6 gallon salt glazed lazy 8 with quotation marks

Question:

Hello,

I recently purchased an amazing 6 gallon salt glaze redwing.  I have never come across one is such flawless condition and am curious about its value.  There are no chips, cracks, or othe issues.  I have quite a few Redwings in my collection but this is my new favorite.

Thanks in advance,
Kelly

Answer:

Kelly, you have the .  It is a very nice piece and not to easy to find.  In perfect condition $400 to $500.  Al Kohlman

733 Shoe Planter

Question:

I came across what looks like a ceramic slipper/shoe vase with the front of the shoe/slipper having a continuous piece that loops back to the top of the shoe/slipper.

Answer:

This is shape #733 from 1962. It is often called the shoe planter.  Value is around $50.00 in perfect condition.  thanks, steve n rose

Magnolia Tea and Coffee cups

Question:

Hi – I’ve been looking for years for additional coffee cups for my set of Red Wing Magnolia.  I have many tea cups, but only a few of the coffee size.  Are they very rare?  Or do I not have the right name for them?  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Richard

 

Answer:

Red Wing literature calls the shallow cups “tea cups” and the deep sided cups “coffee cups”.  The Magnolia pattern is one of many produced in the Concord shape.  Concord was introduced in 1941 with the Lexington and Harvest patterns, and tea cups were among the items available from the beginning.  Over the years new patterns and new pieces were added to the Concord line.  Magnolia was introduced in the late 1940s and was made until 1956.  But the coffee cup was not added to the Concord line until 1954, long after the introduction of Magnolia.  So while the Magnolia pattern was made for nearly 10 years, Magnolia coffee cups were available for only two of those years.  Thus they are considerably more difficult to find than tea cups.  Magnolia coffee cups aren’t really rare, but they certainly qualify as scarce.  Good luck in your search!

 

Larry

164 Vase with Lion in Green

Question:

I’m hoping this reaches you in time.  I love the lion vases that Red Wing produced.  I see in a previous article you valued the vase I have discovered at around $300 if in mint condition.  The vase I have a chance to purchase has no flaws but crazing.  It is also in the light green, 10 inches high.  I was curious what the crazing would do to the value of the piece.

Answer:

The crazing in green is normal.  It won’t change the value.  Thanks, Steve n rose

Advertising Mini Canteen from Taft Cal.

Question:

Hello, I have a mini Red Wing advertising canteen which I have pictured. What is its age and value? Thank you, Courtney

Answer:

Courtney, your mini canteen sure looks like Red Wing from your photos.  These canteens were most likely produced between 1900 & 1906 or so.  In perfect condition, the value is in the area of $1200 to $1700 give or take a couple of hundred.  Al Kohlman

3 gallon Red Wing water cooler with lid and bubbler

Question: Greetings,

I have a 3 gallon cooler complete with lid and blubber.  Very similar to what Kristi inquired about in September.  Can you give me an estimate of value?  It is in very good condition.  Is the blubber chrome plated brass?  It is not magnetic.  Any help you could provide would be most appreciated.  I can send pics if you need them.

All the best,

Reed

Answer:

Reed, the 3 gallon Red Wing water cooler with lid and bubbler has a value in the area of $600.  The bubber is nickel coated brass. This is why it is not magnitic.  I don’t see any wear on the bubbler and all looks to be in great shape.   Al Kohlman

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