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20 gallon North Star and Minnesota Salt Glaze Leaf Crocks

Question:

Hello,
  I picked up these two 20 gallon, Northstar and Minnesota 20 gallon salt glazed crocks this weekend.  There are no chips at all but there is a hairline in each piece.  In pic#2 you can see a very tight hairline that runs through the 0 on the NS crock. It runs about 5 inches but the rest of the crock is mint.  On pic#3 you can see a tight hairline on the MS leaf crock that runs down to the bottom.  What do you think on value?
 
Take care!

Answer:

Dru, collectors do not like hairlines and that does indeed affect the values.  The 20 NorthStar Leaf, maybe $600 to $700.   Minnesota Leaf  $400 to $500.  Al Kohlman

Two DuoTone patterns

Question:

Hi,

I have recently acquired a tall pitcher in the Red Wing cylinder shape, but I don’t know what pattern it is.  Here is a picture of it next to a piece of Pompeii for color comparison.  Someone suggested to me it might be Flight, but I’ve never seen serving pieces in that pattern, only plates.  Ideas?

Matt

Answer:

The color of the pitcher in the photo is “Soft Tan”, according to Red Wing brochures.  Two DuoTone patterns, Flight and Desert Sun, used this color for accessory pieces.  Thus your pitcher would go with either pattern.

Larry

30 gall Red Wing Crock

Question:

I have a 30

Gallon red wong crock not one chip (can send pic) wanting an estimate. Thanks!

Answer:

Your 30 gallon Red Wing Crock is the older version, which is good.  Value $300 to $350.  Al Kohlman

6 gallon elephant ear crock

Question:

Hi,

I picked up this crock at a sale.  Can you tell me if it’s Red Wing and what it’s value may be.  There are no cracks or hairlines.  It does have a couple chips on the right molded handle.   Thanks!

Answer:

Yes, your 6 gallon elephant ear crock is Red Wing.  It was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company between 1895 & 1906.  Value in the condition you stated is $100 to $125.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing White bowl with blue stripes

Question:

Hello, I was just given a #12 Redwing bowl from my father, and I am wondering if its woth anything and possibly around what year it was made.
My dad was born in 1952 and he says his grandma made bread in this everyday. Other th1an the photo attatched thats all I have foe info. Its in great shape with the exception of a little dirt. The bottom just has a 12 and the words Redwing U.S.A.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much.
Erin

Answer:

Erin, your father’s Red Wing White bowl with blue stripes was produced in the 1930′s.  In perfect condition it is valued in the area of $60 to $70.  Al Kohlman

Belle Kogan’s Prismatique line, 786

Question:

Greetings,

Thank you for offering information on Red Wing Pottery.  I am a novice collector / auction addict.  I purchased this vase last week in Wyoming and can’t seem to find any information on it.

Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Marty

Answer:

this is part of Belle Kogan’s Prismatique line, circa 1962.  Value is around 45.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

M 1498 vase designed by Charles Murphy

Question:

Hello,

I’m a glass collector, but I recently purchased this pottery vase and I’m trying to identify it. I have a few contendors but the one I’m leaning towards at this time is Red Wing. It is a pink speckle pattern with a pale blue, almost purple interior glaze. It is marked on the bottom with an incised mark but is hard to make out any words. I can see 3 lines with USA in the middle line. It does seem to fit the shape for Red Wing on the top but it’s really hard to say for sure.

It measures 10 1/2″ tall and about 6 1/2″ wide.

I would greatly appreciate it if you were able to shed any light on the subject.

Kind regards,

Helen

Answer:

Helen
this is shape # M1498, designed by charles murphy, around 1956.  the glaze is called fleck zephyr pink.  Value is aorund 40.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Jiffy Stand, brushed ware

Question:

I have a redwing stoneware pedestal with the markings Jiffy  5 Cents.  I do not have the top.  Do you know if a top is for sale? How much is it worth?

Answer:

I’ve seen some similar forms, it may have had a glass globe on top to hold the contents.  Brushedware, obviously Red Wing…  not sure if the “Jiffy” is from the factory or not.  neat piece, value around 200.00 or so, hard to say.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing 949, Elephant handle 374 and M 1512

Question:

These came from my parents home.  the 6.5 inch pink has 2 chips, marked red wing 949; the green is crazed, elephants handles, stamped in blue ink red wing pottery in circular but no number , about 6 inches tall, no chips;  the blue is 4.5 inches, imprinted red wing 374 no chips; the last is 4 inches, 2 cracks, marked M1512.

A friend suggested the green could be rumrill?  IT is high gloss.

Dating ?  Value?

Answer:

the 949 with the chips is worth around 10.00 or so, it dates to the 1940′s.  the green elephant vase is redwing, from around 1930.  the crazing is normal, value around 80.00 or so.  the other two, from around the 40′s timeframe, with a value around 25.00 each.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing Duck Planter 914

Question:

I’d love to find out more about this piece that I just bought at a thrift store auction.  I was not familiar with Red Wing pottery before I made the purchase.  I love the color and the design. It is in great condition.  I’d like to collect more!

 It is a turquoise or teal colored, duck planter. Stamped “Red Wing 914″ on the bottom (photos attached). Measurements are approximately:
 5”H x 7”L x 4”W

Open back measuring 3 ½” x 3”

Is it authentic Red Wing?  I was afraid b/c after researching your site, I saw another piece also numbered 914 (female centaur, bronze line graze.) If mine is real, when was it made, was it a part of a series, what is its approximate value today?  Thank you so much!

Answer:

neat little planter.  this dates to around 1939.  sometimes the numbers were used over, for a different shape.  this is pretty common practice.  Value is around 80.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

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