Lead in Capistrano Dinnerware

Question:
I was hoping to find out if the anniversary capistrano dinnerware had lead in them or not. A friend has a set of the dishes and she was wondering. Thank You for your time and concideration, Lauren
Continue reading

PC Murray Jug

Question:
I would like to know the value of this bottom signed P.C. Murray Jug. It is signed, "Red Wing Stoneware Company". I am considering selling the jug this year at the convention auction. Thanks, Tom

 

 

 

Continue reading

5 gallon red wing water cooler with flowers

Question:
Hi. I ran upon this in an antique store, and was wondering if anyone of your experts could tell me anything about it. May a lunchhour piece, or decorated after production. The condition is excellent on with minor manufacturing defects, as usual. It is a 5 gallon self draining jar. Any idea of the value. The decorating painting on the jar seems to have been cold painted then some type of acrylic applied? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Continue reading

6 gallon elephant ear churn

Question:
I have a 6 gallon butter churn. There is no lid, it has two "elephant ear" leaves under the number 6. Below the leaves there is an oval inside of which are the words "Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn. There is a tiny chip on one of the handles and another tiny chip on the inside lip on the churn. There are no other flaws.
Continue reading

4 gallon crock

Question:
Hi there I have a 4 gallon Red Wing Crock 12 " high and 12" across, with what I would class as minor superficial damage- two chips to the bottom edge and two firing cracks on the bottom inside. Also there is a fine crack down one side about 4" long which can be seen both inside and outside. I am attaching pictures and would appreciate some idea of its value. Thank you. Liz Bowers

Continue reading