Red Wing Boot Planter

Question:
I have a piece of Red Wing pottery that is fashioned in the form of woman’s 18th century or 19th century boot. It has a white exterior and a light green interior. There is a crack in the boot so the condition is good but not flawless. Can you provide any history on this piece

Answer: Red Wing did make this type planter, 50′s I think. matt white/green lined. With the damage value is around 25.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Hearthside Dinnerware

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My neighbor has a partial set of redwing dinnerware and would like to find out the pattern name and value if possible. All of the pieces have the same background color and glaze, a beige speckled color. All of the pieces have a blue and tan striped rug on them also. Pieces then also have either an early American style rocking chair and eagle, a spinning wheel or a round decorative table on them. The pieces she has showed me all say RED WING HAND PAINTED OVENPROOF U.S.A. The bread plate is number 232, a large soup bowl, which is a triangular shape, is number 240 and the salad plate has no number.She has 6 cereal bowls, 5 coffee cups, salt & pepper set with eagle on, 7 dinner plates, 6 salad plates, 8 saucers, 2 large soup bowls, gravy bowl w/lid and a large serving bowl w/lid. Some of the pieces do have chips in them. Thank you for your help.
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3 Gallon upturn birch leaf North Star crock

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Is this crock Red Wing? I have seen others with the same handle style and decorative numbering offered on ebay as Red Wing. If not, do you have any idea of its maker? There are no marks except the ones in the picture. Do you have an approximate value in mind? Thank you.
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Red Wing Fruit or Salad Set

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How old/valuable is this plate? My mom had it for years, I think. Seems to always have been around. Its 8-1/2" across. On the back it is printed RedWing Pottery Hand Painted. Thanks, Ellen S
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Red Wing Jardinier

Question:
I have a Red Wing jardiniere (see attached photo). It is marked "Redwing USA 510" on the bottom. I would be interested to know the pattern name and approximate date of production of this piece. Thank you

Answer: This piece dates from the early sixties. There were three different sizes, this one being in the middle. I don’t have a name for the pattern. The glaze is cocoa brown. value is around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Vases: B2107 and 404

Question:
Hello – I have two Redwing vases. One is pale blue exterior, pink interior, USA, 82107, and the other is beige speckled with a 75 year anniversary sticker for years 1878-1953. Could you please let me know what these two vases are worth? Thank you so much for your help!

Answer: Hi, the blue on is B 2107, from Belle Kogan’s Textura line, circa 1950. It has a vlue of around 55.00 or so. The brown is a 404, circa 1953, value around the same. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon churn, salt glaze

Question:
This butter churn was handed down from our grandparents. It stands 16 3/4 high. diameter of top is 9 1/2, It holds 5 gal of water. It has the wooden churn paddle which is 34" long. The bottom of the paddle is 2 crossed pcs. of wood 5" diameter. The stoneware lid is missing but there is a pc of wood in its place. The shaft of the paddle shows wear. There are 4 hairline cracks at the base of churn and 7 stains. There are no marking on the bottom, just signs of wear. If you have any questions or would like more photos please feel free to email us. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Rebecca Hansen
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Blue and White Anniversary Line

Question:
My wife and I have been collecting the Blue and also the Red versions of pieces from the Anniversary line. But is there any list of exactly what was made in this line so we know what else we need to be looking for?

Answer: The shapes 2300 thru 2319, were designated for the overlay glazes, as well as the Oxford-black/white stipple. there may be a few exceptions, as always with Red Wing, but that should cover most of them. thanks, steve n rose

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