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I have a butter churn that has the number 5 on it with the birch leaves below. There is also the ski oval that says Red Wing on the first line with a scroll below it. The second line has Union Stoneware with Co. below it. On the next line is Red Wing, Minn. An elderly gentleman gave it to me about 17 years ago. He said it was his mothers. I cannot find any information on one like it. Please let me know the value of it. I am sending pictures also.
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Stone Mason Fruit Jars
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I have recently purchased my second mason jar crock. There are a few differences between them. Height,color of glaze,color of clay,and the way they are stamped on the bottom. Does this mean one is a reproduction or just different time periods of production. Thank you for all the help over the years with our collection questions.
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Tip Toe Butter dish
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Can you please tell me about this Red Wing butter dish? Dish approximately 7 5/8”W X 4 1/8”D X 3/8”H Lid approximately 6 1/8”W X 2 ½”D X 1 7/8”H There are no chips or cracks that I can see but there are about a dozen minor imperfections that appear to have been part of the manufacturing and painting processes. Most are on the underside of the dish or lid rather than on the exposed surfaces. The lid has a simple floral design of gold, tan and brown on an off-white background. On the dish and lid there is a beige 1/2” wide band outlined in brown. On the bottom of the dish is a reddish-purple winged logo that says: REDWING HAND PAINTED U.S.A. 128
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Red Wing #1296
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I recently purchased the #1296 bird vase for $12.00, the only trouble being the vase has two hairlines inside and it appears someone tried to "pretty it up" by outlining the rim and bird and flowers with gold paint. Is there anything you can recommend to remove the gold paint? And what is the value of the vase, if any? Thank-you
Answer: Any mild paint stripper will take off the added "decoration", and won’t hurt the vase. If the lines don’t go thru to the outside, it should be fine. Value is arund 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Water Closet Stoneware
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Could you help me figure out what I have? I have some type of water closet with two brass spickets on the bottom its about 1 1/2 gallon in size the crock stands about 12 inches tall and is about 6 inches wide. It has some type of dimond shape sticker that could not be read and washed off when I washed it. Thanks for your help -Jerry
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Red Wing M5011, Flower Pitcher, 2 gallon crock
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I have 3 Redwing pieces I am curious about. The first is a bowl, beige/brown in color, 5 1/2 inches across, three small pointed legs, it has a gold & red Redwing seal on it and is stamped on the bottom "Red Wing USA M-5011. The second is a handpainted pitcher with flower motif, 9 inches high. It has the Redwing logo and the word "handpainted" on the bottom in red. Lastly I have a 2 gallon crock with the Redwing logo on the front, the #2 and a painted seal that reads "Redwing Potteries, Inc." in blue, also on the front. I am just curious of a need or want of these items and a value range. I thank you for your time. I am very sorry I am unable to provide pictures, as I do not have a digital camera. Thank you again and I await your response.
Answer: Hi, the first is a bowl from the Garden club line, circa 1957. value is around 20.00 or so.
The pitcher I believe is from a dinnerware line, but I can’t say which pattern it is, or give you a value
The crock has a value of around 75.00 or so, the larger the wing the better. thanks, steve n rose
Answer: I agree with steve n rose that your pitcher is likely from one of the dinnerware lines. But Red Wing made many different floral dinnerware patterns and identification of your pitcher from the brief description provided is not possible. A photo would certainly help; if that isn’t possible a more detailed description that includes the color of the pitcher and artwork along with a description of the artwork and the pitcher’s shape would probably suffice.
Larry
Spongeware Pitcher
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Just picked up this spoutless pitcher at an estate sale in Florida. It was tagged as Red Wing. Any information would be appreciated. It is creamy yellow in color with rust and blue sponging, and three rust bands. Measures about 8 inches tall, and looks like it would hold about a gallon of liquid. No chips or cracks. The foot ring does have some small nicks. There a few spots where the glaze is thin or missing. No markings. Thank you.
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Red Wing 793
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I have a Red Wing vase marked on the bottom 793 it appears to be part of the Belle Kogan/Prismatique series. It is about 6 inches tall mandarin/pink on the outside and avocado inside. It is mint. The price guides either skip over this item or show one totally different. I presently have it listed on eBay. Exactly what is this item and what is its value? Thanks much. Chuck PS. Let me know if you do not receive photo.
Answer: It is a piece of Belle Kogan’s primatique line. Mandarin orange is the glaze. It is listed as a planter. Value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Minnesota Stoneware 3 Gallon Churn
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I want to get info on the buttern churn I own. My parents handed me this churn several years ago. It’s in mint condition, a little over 14" tall & about 10" wide, has a blue-colored 3 on the side, 2 blue leaves under the 3, and a blue oval circle under that with the words, "UNION STONEWARE CO. RED WING, MINN. The outside & inside of the churn is a very smooth surface and a grayish color. The bottom is stamped with the words, "MINNESOTA STONEWARE CO. RED WING." I also have the wooden lid and the wooden "masher." The masher has a wooden circular piece at the bottom with 6 holes in it. There’s also a small wood dome nailed to the handle above that. The handle and the 2 pieces are in great shape, but look very old. I don’t have a pic but can get one if needed. Please let me know what I have. Thank you! -Eric
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White and Turquoise Canisters
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I have 2 medium and 1 large "White and Turquoise" pattern Red Wing canisters. All in excellent condition with the exception of a small chip on one of the lid knobs. What is the approximate value of each? Thank you.
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