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“Oomph” Pitcher

Question:

I bought this pitcher with lid at a resale shop and know very little about Red Wing but love the piece.  I did some research and think the mark dates to the 1940’s but am not sure.  I would appreciate anything else you could tell me about it.  Name of line, colors, possible value, etc. There is a chip in the lid and it measures about 9” tall. Thanks in advance for your help, great service!

Sally

 

Answer:

You have a pitcher with cover from the Bakeware pattern, which is more commonly known as ”Oomph”. Bakeware was produced in the mid 1940s. A brochure for this pattern featured the slogan “Red Wing puts the OOMPH into earthenware”, with OOMPH in large letters that were more prominent than the lettering used for the Bakeware name.  Thus the pattern came to be known as Oomph. The brochure refers to the colors as “Brown Outside – Green Lined”.

Bakeware pitchers are fairly common.  Value for one in excellent condition is around $50. Damage or flaws will reduce the value significantly, generally by 25 to 75%, depending on the location and visibility of the damage.

Larry

Neoclassic Line RumRill vase 663

Question:

Hi,  I have attached some pictures of a Red Wing art pottery vase that I recently acquired.   From the research that I have been able to do, I understand that this vase was made during the Rumrill period 1932 – 1937.  I have not been able to find out anything about the color of this vase.  It is a rusty red orange and brown blended color and my question is what this was called and is this vase more unique in this color?  Also there are 2 small (app. 1″ long) hairline cracks visible on the inner rim of this vase.  I wondered why these appear, because the rest of the vase has no damage or wear, does it happen when it is made or is it stress and happens over time?  I don’t have any real idea of what this is worth, so if you could help me with that I would be very appreciative.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Nancy

 

Answer: you are correct, rumrill, from the neoclassic line.  some call the glaze scarlet and bay.  the cracks shouldn’t be there, so with the damage, value around 35.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

3 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler with lid

Question:

Attached is a photo of a Red Wing Stoneware water cooler along with the lid. Just above the spigot it says “Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn. There are no marks on the inside or outside bottom.

I’m wondering if the lid is the correct one for the cooler. It doesn’t fit snugly. The lid’s outside diameter is 9 3/4″ and 7″ on the underside (see photo). The inside diameter of the cooler is 8 1/2″.

I’m also interested in the value. Thank you for any help!

Dan

 

Answer:

Dan, your Red Wing water cooler with lid in perfect condition is valued around $500 in perfect condition.  The lid is the correct lid and they are not suppose to fit snugly.  Red Wing always made their lids a bit smaller than their coolers so the could be interchanged with other coolers of the same gallon-age.  Al Kohlman

5 Gallon Elephan Ear beehive jug, Minnesota Stoneware Company

Question:

Good morning,

I have been looking at the website and think it is very informative. I was wondering the approximate value of one of my pieces. It has been in my family since it was new apparently. I believe it is over 100 years old and was produced in the early 1900′s. There are no cracks in it and the cork is still in it. Please take the time to answer my question or direct me in the right direction. Thank you,Rob

Answer:

Rob, you have quite a tough jug to find.  It is a Minnesota Stoneware Company Elephant Ear beehive jug with Minnesota Oval.    Just the Minnesota oval along will bring up the value by a couple of thousand dollars.   If it is in perfect condition.  $4000 to $5000.    Just a great piece.   Wish it were in my collection!  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Spittoons

Question:

Can you help us out? Are these all Red Wing? How rare are they? What are their values? Picture attached.

Thank you in advance. Mike

 

Anwer:

Mike, all three spittoons are Red Wing.  The removal top white with stripes spittoon is valued between $200 & $250. The small Albany slip (brown) spittoon $100 to $125 & the smooth sided salt glazed spittoon unsigned $400 to $$425.  Now these values are for perfect pieces.  Even small chips, hairlines will reduce the value by quite a bit on these.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Gypsy Trail Juicer

Question:
I  AM CLEANING MY MOM’S ATTIX AND CELLAR AND HAVE
FOUND A 5″X4″ TALL YELLOW CITRUS JUICE THAT
HAS  A BASE. IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY IMPERFECTIONS.
CAN YOU TELL ME THE PRICE I COULD GET FOR IT AND WHERE. I TRIED THE LOCALS AND AM NOT SURE OF THE OFFERING THANK YOU

URSULA

Answer:

Most likely your juicer was made by Red Wing as part of the large Gypsy Trail dinnerware line in the early 1940s.  They were made in two colors, yellow and white, and were marked “RED WING USA 256″ on the bottom.

Red Wing juicers are fairly common but usually in “used” condition.  Most of the examples I’ve seen have had hairlines, most likely due to pressure from squeezing the juice out of fruit.  The juicer’s color is often inconsistent, almost a faded look.  An antique dealer would ask around $200 for an original Red Wing juicer in mint condition with strong dark color.  The price tag for a juicer in average condition would be about half as much.  Those are retail prices, not the value a dealer would pay to buy it from you.

A word of caution:  If your juicer is not marked Red Wing and has an unglazed bottom, it is a recent reproduction, not an original.

Larry

10 gallon double handled threshing jug and 5 gallon Red Wing Beehive

Question:

I have a 10 gallon beehive water cooler jug with a simple “10″ printed across the top. I feel like I have found the Holy Grail on this, as it’s the most beautiful jug/stoneware I’ve ever seen. Everything about it is amazing, with just one small chip out of the bottom edge as pictured, and it does not have a spigot. I’ve not seen another like it in several years of looking. Can you identify this and possibly come up with a value? I can’t find anything in the normal books and references. I can’t emphasize how great this looks, like it just came off the production floor.

I also have a 5 gallon Red Wing beehive jug that is in perfect condition. Even the lettering on this is perfect. I have read that a jug like this is worth approx. $450-500? Sound reasonable? Any answers you can get me would be appreciated, especially on the 10 gallon, as I feel I’ve really found something extraordinarily special with that one. Thanks!

Leo

Answer: Leo, your 10 gallon double handle Threshing jug
is not a Red Wing piece.  No Idea of who produced it. The 5 gallon Red
Wing Beehive was produced between 1909 & 1917.  Value in perfect
condition is between $300 & $350.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Water Cooler Sizes

Question:

I am interest in a red wing water cooler.  What
sizes were they made in and what size is the most sought after.  What
price should I pay for one that would be in good to excellent condition? Tim

 

Answer: Tim,
Red Wing water coolers came in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, & 10 gallon sizes.
They also came in hand turned, molded, 2″ , 4″ & 6″
wing sizes with all demanding different values.  The small wings have
lower values than the larger wings.  Hand turned coolers also have a
higher value than those that were molded.  So. it will be you as the
collector to pick what is the most striking to you that fits into your budget.
Most collectors (including myself) like to start out with the smaller
coolers.  With the 2 gallon coolers being some of the most expensive, they
start with a 3 gallon cooler.  With all of this being said, a 3 gallon
molded cooler with a 2″ wing, lid & spigot with a little haggling
should be within reach at $600.  Al Kohlman

3 gallon applesauce jar

Question:

I have a red wing 3 gallon applesauce jar, it has the red wing emblem, a blue “3″ above the red wing, and the red wing union stoneware co. emblem under the wing. it has a
round stoneware top, held down with a wire snap lock, a wooden handle with wire
holder.. It is in perfect condition, no chips or cracks. it was stored for many
years and i discovered it as we were cleaning out our grandfathers shed. i have
never before seen one. My question is, what is it worth and where can i sell
it?

 

Answer: Lance & Karen, your Red Wing apple sauce jar
has a value between $200 & $225.  eBay may be you best avenue for
selling it.  Al Kohlman

North Star primitive butterfly 20 gallon crock

Question:

Hello, I’ve had this crock for 30 years and have wondered what the value of it would be.  I’ve loved it and never thought of selling it.  It has a small nickel sized chip off one of the handles, and a small hairline crack. The outside and inside are in very good condition.   I have attached pictures of the crock.  Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Connie

Hello,

Answer:

Connie, you have a North Star primitive butterfly 20 gallon crock..  To bad there is a
hairline or the value would have hit $1200 or so.  With that hairline the value drops to around $500. Still a nice piece.   Al Kohlman

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