Question:
I have one bowl remaining from a set my parents had in the 1960\’s and would like to know an aproximate value. Dad was a salesman for Red Wing and had the whole dinner set, but unfortunately the other pieces were given away years ago. I found this one in a box in the attic.
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Hamm’s Brewing Company Set
Question:
I have a salad bowl set that was apparently made for and given to Hamm’s Beer Distributors? My father was in the beer business in the 1950-60\s in NE Iowa. Can you tell me more about this set and/or it’s value?
Answer:
In the late 1950s Red Wing produced a "popcorn set" for the Hamms Brewing Company. Hamms gave them out as Christmas gifts to their distributors, and probably also to stores that stocked Hamms and to company executives.
The set consists of a large 12" bowl, four 6" bowls for individual servings, a pair of salt & pepper shakers and a 60 oz pitcher. Blanks from Red Wing’s Casual line dinnerware were used to make the Hamms items. This is the same shape as Bob White, Round Up and several other dinnerware patterns.
The Hamms set was never sold to the general public. While not truly rare, the demand for this set is definitely greater than the supply. The combination of scarcity and and the pretty northwoods scene that decorates these items makes the Hamms set very attractive to Red Wing collectors. Adding to the demand are collectors of Hamms memorabilia. A complete set in excellent condition will sell for well over $2000 today. Larry
Hamm’s Beer Salad Bowl
Question:
I have a salad bowl set that was apparently made for and given to Hamm’s Beer Distributors? My father was in the beer business in the 1950-60\s in NE Iowa. Can you tell me more about this set and/or it’s value?
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Red Wing Candle Holder
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This is a piece I stumbled upon. I only know it is a reputable name because my Grandma once gave me a crock and told me to never get rid of it. Can you tell me anything about it? I can read Red Wing distinctly, but the numbers are filled heavily with glazing. Maybe 981 or 951. Thanks.
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Vase #776
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I have found these two Vases. One I know is a Red Wing as it is marked #776. The green one could be. Can you tell me the approximate value and if, in fact, the green one is a Red Wing?
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question from: jlhayes@cpinternet.net
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No question, just want you to know that the individual who asked about the RW umbrella stand did not \”recently purchase\” the aforementioned, the eBay auction does not end until Jan 26, 2007.
eBay item #270081496072
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3 Gallon Red Wing Crock
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My son has a 3 gal. crock with a Red Wing on it and the oval at the bottom with the Red Wing info. in it, in perfect condition. He recently moved and the movers broke it. They are willing to pay him for it. Could you give me a figure as to how much it may be worth? The above is all that I know about it. He received it from his grandmother so it is quite old. Thank you.
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Red Wing #874
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Hello, I have been selling a few Red Wing items on ebay (sleepy eye mugs) and I have now come across this. I was wondering if you guys could give me any info? Date? approx value? I have more pictues too if you would like to see other angles. Thanks a bunch!
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10 Gallon Red Wing Ice Water
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Hi, I was wondering what you could tell me about this crock. That’s dirt on it (haven’t cleaned it yet). No chips or cracks. The only markings are the ones you see in the photo. Thanks
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Stoneware Collection
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Hi, I have several questions about some pieces of my late mother-in-law’s that my husband has decided, now that it’s been several years, he no longer wants. Since I’m the more web-savvy one, I’m doing the research and such, and I could use all the help I can get because I know nothing about pottery. So you have my thanks in advance for any knowledge you can share. The first question is how I should describe the 5 gallon jug so Red Wing collectors know exactly what it is, as well as how much I might expect for it. Is that a small wing? The second question is kind of general. Can you identify any of the other pieces, and, if so, what are they? I’m hoping the ones with the blue crowns are recognizable, at least. I’ve stuck them all into one image. I hope that’s okay. Pattie
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