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Brittany teapot with glaze issues

Question:

I have a red-wing pottery teapot that needs reglazing.   The glaze on the outside becomes flaky.  Is this possible?  Also I am interested in its worth.  The lid has a yellow rose bud with 2 green leaves in the middle.  Circled by a yellow ring with a blue ring at the edge.  the pot has yellow roses with blue violets and blue aster (?) flowers painted on each side with green leaves.  It is a cute teapot. 

Answer:

The name of this teapot’s pattern is Brittany. I am not aware of anybody that performs reglazing on dinnerware and am not sure if it is possible given your description of the problem.  If the glaze is flaking, I’d be concerned that a prior owner may have soaked the teapot in bleach to remove stains in the clay.  If this occurred and the bleach was not properly soaked out at the end, the clay can turn to a powdery dust.  If white powder forms on the surface, most likely it is due to bleach.  Value for a Brittany teapot in excellent condition is $50-75. 

Larry

4 Red Wing crocks 5 gallon, 10 gallon w/lid, 15 gallon and 20 gallon w/lid

Question:

 

I have a set of 4 Red Wing crocks (5 gallon, 10 gallon w/lid, 15 gallon and 20 gallon w/lid).  They have a red colored wing (red color), patent and company id (in blue.  The 5 gallon and 10 gallon have simple handles, but not the 15 and 20 gallon crocks.  They are in good shape with no visible cracks, except for a 6” hairline crack on the 20 gallon lid.

I am looking to sell them and was curious as to what they might be worth.

 

Can you estimate their value for me?

 

I do appreciate your input.

 

Sincerely,

 

David

Answer:

David, these prices are just ball park as I am only going by what you described and without photos, I could be missing something.

5 gal Red Wing crock $80 lid $150

10 gal Red Wing crock $100 lid $150

15 gal Red Wing crock $150 lid $200

20 gal Red Wing crock $200 lid with hairline $75 to $100

Al Kohlman

gallon lazy 8 target churn, 4 gallon lazy 8 target crock, & 6 gallon leaf crock

Question:

Al,
 Any comments you can share would be appreciated. Also values. As you can see the cobalt is bold on all three. The churn is also Albany inside. The only issue with the churn/lid is a small flat chip on the base of the churn which is not visible when displayed. The 4 gallon crock is mint. The 6 gallon is just like the one in the book, there is what I believe is an irregular glaze pop on the interior base, it may be under the glaze. Mint?
As always thanks for your help.

Chuck

Answer:

Chuck, all three of your Red Wing salt glazed pieces were produced between 1867 & 1895.  Your 4 gallon lazy 8 target churn with lid would have a value between $275 & $325,  your 4 gallon lazy 8 target crock has a value between $140 & $175 & your 6 gallon leaf crock between $300 & $350.  You have three nice pieces, but at this time prices are a little soft with today’s economy.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing 10, 5, 4 & 3 gallon Crocks

Question:

What can you tell me about the value of these pieces.

Damian

Answer:

Damian,  the 10 gallon Red Wing crock was produced bertwee  1915 & 1930.  It’s value is between  $100 & $125.  Your 5 gallon Red Wing crock was produce between  1936 & 1947.  It’s value with the crock is around $20.  Your 4 & 3 gallon Red Wing crocks was produced between 1936 & 1947 also.  The value of the 4 is between $75 & $100.  The 3 has a value between $60 & $75.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

10 gallon Red Wing Transition Crock

Question:

Hello, I have some old pottery and would like to some idea of its value, if you could help me out that would be great. I’ll send a picture, thanks John

Answer:

This RW transition crock is rare (made only a short time in late 1890′s) and in perfect condition is valued between $1500–$1800.  Any damage would lower the value.

Red Wing 215 vase

Question:

Hello,

I tried to post this to your site’s Ask the Experts section, but I don’t see any way to post a new note? Is it necessary to be a member to post to that forum?

Anyhow, my grandmother had a blue Red Wing vase, about 6″ tall, with elephant heads forming the handles with their trunks. It is around 80-100 years old. She was born in 1900, and lived in Minneapolis for 12 years in the late ’20s and early ’30s.

Is there anything you can tell me about this?

Thanks in advance… Jon

Answer:

Hi Jonathan
this is the 215s, the 6″ vase.  there is a 10″ one as well.  they are from the early 1930′s.  Most sell for around 80.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

White Mercury Jug

Question:

I have attached a different jug that I believe is yours and was wondering if you could tell me an approximate value?

George

Answer:

This RW mercury mini jug is less common than the other style and is worth between $250-$300.

RumRill Ball Jug, #50

Question:

I have a RumRill Ball Jug 6 1/4 ” Tall , Marked #50, Without the stopper, the color is a light turquoise is it called Nokomis glaze ? Does it have a value without the stopper ? Thank-you for your time.  Stacy

Answer: Stacy
this is a RumRill jug, but the glaze isn’t nokomis, just a standard RumRill glaze.  There is value without the stopper, a lot of those got lost along the way.  I would say around 40.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing 4 gallon shoulder jug with the ‘Imperial’ marking

Question:

Hello!  I recently found this Red Wing 4 gallon shoulder jug with the ‘Imperial’ marking.  I know that the 4 gallons are more valuable than 3′s or 5′s, and ones with the ‘Imperial’ marking are more valuable than ones without, but I’m not sure what that means for this particular piece!  It’s in wonderful condition – no chips or cracks, and the markings are strong.  I believe it to be a 4.5″ wing.  I’d appreciate any information you could give me on value etc!

All the best,

Amber

Answer:

Amber, the imperial jugs were made for Canada. They are 1.4 gallons in every gallon (or your 4 gallon jug will hold about 5 gallons of liquid).  You are also correct that 4′s in the jugs have a higher value than the 3′s & 5′s.  Value on your 4 gallon Red Wing Imperial jug in perfect condition is $150 to $175.  Al Kohlman

2 gallon Red Wing churn

Question:

Hello,

Attached is a picture of the #2 Butter Churn that I possess.  I had seen 2 postings with #2 Butter Churns (June and July of 2012), however neither had the metal handles, nor the “Patent December 21, 1915″ stamped on them.  The churn is in good/excellent condition with no chips or cracks.  Could you advise me of the value of this Butter Churn?

Thank you in advance,

Holly

Answer:

Holly, nice looking 2 gallon Red Wing churn.  If your churn is perfect as well as the lid, complete the value is between $375 & $400.  Al Kohlman

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