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I have recently found a Red Wing Cookbook in some old books I aquired. The title is: Home Packing Preserving The Red Wing Way Meats, Eggs, Vegetables, Fruits The book is pamphlet style, about 6" by 81/2" and has red wings stamped around the border. The back has the same red wing border and advertizes "Something to hold on to—-Handles—a unique convenience on The Red Wing Line. There is no date anywhere on the book. The price was 35c. It says: Issued by: America’s Greatest Stoneware Potteries Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minnesota The book has grunge marks along the edge from use, but is in original condition-no tears or missing pages. It is a neat little book! My question is: When was this published and about how much would it be worth? I have not included a picture. Thank you so much for any information you have. Jean Parker
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1 Gallon Crock
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I have a 1gl crock that says the golden rule store columbus N.D i cant fine any markings on the bottem however someone has a golden rule store crock from durango colorado and you told them redwing or minnesota stoneware probably made the crock — how about mine? Bryan
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Resource Question
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Dear Sirs: My daughter and I have several pieces of Red Wing pottery and would just like to look through a book. I was wondering if there is a book that shows pictures and values of various pieces of Red Wing pottery? If there are several, which one would you recommend? Thank You!
Answer: Ray Reiss published two books on art pottery, Red Wing art pottery, and a second version as well. Nearly every art pottery item has been covered. Nice pics, and some history as well as values. Both can be found on ebay or just about anywhere else. thanks, steve n rose
Red Wing Cookie Jar
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This Cookie Jar was from my father’s family and it says ‘Red Wing, Safferon Ware’ on the bottom, along with a ’2′ carved also in the bottom. It is in really good condition with no cracks or chips. It’s 6 3/4′ round by 7′ tall to the lid top. Could you also help me with the information with value, what it was called because of the flowers on the front, and what that carved number ’2′ means? Thank you very much for your help.
Answer: These were some of Red Wing’s earlier cookie jars. All were decorated with "cold" paint, not being fired on. There are many variations of the handpainted design, this being a nice one. Value is around 275-200. Am drawing a blank about the "2", but hope this will help you. thanks, steve n rose
2 Gallon Salt Glaze
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This is another 2 gallon crock I recieved and it has no writing on the bottom. It’s size is 9 1/2 round by 9 3/4′ tall. The inside has a smooth dark brown finish. It has a couple of chips/flaws on the top inside rim and two small ones on the bottom edges. It has been in my family for many years. I too; would like to know it’s value and what it was used for. Thank you Mindy
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2 Gallon Salt Glaze
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This 2 Gallon Crock says in raised letters, ‘Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing’. It measures 10 1/4′ round by 9 1/4′ tall. It has dark stained lines under the glaze. It’s in great condition with no crack that I can see and has a dark brown inside finish. My parents gave this to me so I was wondering if you could give it’s date, a some sort of value, and maybe help me in telling me what it may have been used for.
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Brushed Ware Flower Pot
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Green Leafed Pottery : The small one says ‘Red Wing Union Stoneware Co., Red Wing, MN’. The inside finish is glossy. It’s size is 12 1/4” round (top) and 10 1/2′ tall. It has a chip/flaw on the inside top rim. The large one has no writing on the bottom, with matte finish. It’s size is 14 1/2′ round (top) by 11 3/4′ tall. Could you please give info/estimated value on these two also? Thank you, Juliana
Answer: Hello Juliana, These flower pots are part of the Bushed Ware line, circa 1938. Having the mark is good. There were other companies who made the same shape. The chip will hurt, but value is around 65-70. The larger one 100-120. thanks, steve n rose
Refrigerator Jar
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Red Wing Refrigerator Jar : It is 4 3/4′ round by 3 1/4′ tall. It is in very nice condition. Could you please tell me it\’s year, what it might have been used for, and an estimated value. Thank you very much. We really like your website! Juliana
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4 Gallon Large Wing
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I was wondering if you could please give me an approximate value on this 4 gallon Red Wing crock. Thank you for your help. It has a chip towards the bottom and a green spot of paint in the underside, other than that it is in good condition. Thank you for your time.
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Red Wing Vase 505
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I have a 7 1/4 inch tall vase, that 3 1/4 wide at the bottom,nearly 4 inches wide at the top, with double handles and its a blue color. It is stamped Red Wing USA and the number is 505. Looking for an age on it please. Can send pic if necessary
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