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Stoneware Jug from Cincinnati

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This bottle was dug up at a job site in Cincinnati OH. The location at time was a dump. There are no markings on the jug. It appears to be a cork jug since there are no rings on the inside or the outside of the top. Do you have any idea what this bottle could be or if it is worth anything at all? I have included some pics. Thank you for any help.

Answer:
Dusti, your stoneware jug is not Red Wing and most likely was manufactured by a pottery company in Ohio. The jug will have little value as most collectors are looking for either decoration or advertising. The value of your jug would be in the neighborhood of $10 to $20. Al Kohlman

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Finding Crock Dates

Question:
How do I go about determining the date of mfg. of a crock that has been in the family for several decades? The crock has a patent date, but I dont find anything that would indicate how old it really is. Thanks! Gary R.

Answer:
Gary, the best book out there to help in dating your crock is called Red Wing Potters & their Wares. This book gives a nice history for the potters in Red Wing. It can be ordered from Locust Enterprises, W174 N9422 Devonwood Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 or call 414-251-1415.

We know that your crock has handles, so it was manufactured after 1915. The next area to help you date your piece would be the size of the Red Wing and the oval below the wing. Knowing this would help better determine the time frame it was fabricated. Al Kohlman

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20 gallon crock #20

Question:
20 gallon crock large wing
emblem…..large "20" number…..
redwing wing stoneware in postage mark like
stamp… shiny finish… to me condition is excellent!

Also, 2 gal with small wing in red with same
marking charteristics.

Any info on value and saleability wiold be nice.

Thank you, Carol M.

Answer:
Carol, your 20 gallon Red Wing crock in mint condition has a value of $150 to $200. Your 2 gallon Red Wing is valued between $35 & $45. Any damage will reduce the value. Al Kohlman

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Large #6 crock

Question:
I have a large crock #12, 6" wing, "red wing Union Stoneware Co., with "patent applied for" on the handle. I would like to know the value, please. Thank you very much. Thanks Kerri R.

Answer:
Kerri,if your Red Wing 12 gallon crock is in mint condition and has nice markings, I would place the value on your patent applied for crock at $350. Al Kohlman

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20 lb butter crock

Question:
I have a 20 lb. butter crock. It has the 4" wing and the top has a large ridge about 3/4" and just below that a smaller ridge about 1/4".

There are no cracks…one very tiny chip on the outside top edge about 1/4".

On the outside body of the crock there are 2 areas that are rough….like they were smudged when they were being made. It is not a chip or chunk out. Both areas are about 1 1/4 " in length. I don’t have a picture right now….can you give me any idea of value. I would guess with the chip even though it is little and the damage areas the value is lower. Thanks Ruth M.

Answer:
Ruth, without seeing a photo of your Red Wing 20lb butter crock I would put the value between $650 & $750. Al Kohlman

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Home Packing Preserving the Red Wing Way

Question:
I came across a 32 page book that I have never seen and was wondering if you could help me. The size is 8 3/4 X 6inches, on the cover it says Home Packing Preserving The Red Wing Way (on the bottom ) Meats, Eggs, Vegetbles, Fruits. There is Red Wings all the way around the cover. It is in very good condition except on the inside cover it\’s covered with writing and also the title page has some writing. Could you tell me when it was printed and the approxamite value? Thanks John W.

Answer:
John, I have no date on the Home Packing Preserving The Red Wing Way booklet as I have never seen a publishing date. My best guess would be in the 1920′s,but again a guess. This booklet in mint condition is valued around $50. Al Kohlman

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Value of 29 gallon pot

Question:
What is the current value of a 20 gallon red wing pot (no lid) is good condition (dated 1915)? Thanks John

Answer:
John, without seeing a photo it is hard to give a value. Does the crock have a 6 inch wing or a 4 inch wing? Are the markings dark, light clear or smeary. is every thing balanced on the crock. All these items determine the price. Without seeing your crock it can be in a range from $75 to $200. Any damage would also reduce the price. Al Kohlman

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Concord Fruit Dinnerware

Question:
A relative recently came across a box of RW Concord Fruit Dinnerware. She has 12 Supper Trays (or at least I think that is what they are with the divisions and place for cup) as well as 13 of the matching cups. She also has two matching plates or platters. Any ideas on the value of her "find"? Would it be best to post on a RW website for sale? Or is Ebay a good place to sell them? Should the set be maintained or sold as individual pieces? Sorry, no pictures as of yet…will try to obtain them when I see her next. Thanks! Amy

Answer:
Amy,
Photos or a more thorough description of your Fruit items would
help. The supper trays were made in two sizes: 10.5"inch square
shape and 12" x 9.5" oblong. The square shape is more common than
the oblong. There are also two cup sizes: the standard tea cup which
is only a couple of inches high or the much deeper and quite rare
coffee cup which is nearly 4 inches high. The value of one square
tray and tea cup set would be around $25. Add another $10 if the
tray is oblong, and double the value if the cup is a coffee cup.

As for selling, you’ll probably not find a buyer willing to pay top
dollar for all 12 sets. I’d sell them one or two sets at a time;
perhaps with an option for the buyer to purchase additional sets at
the same price. The RWCS website currently does not display ads to
buy or sell, but another Red Wing site (Wing Tips) does allow the
public to post ads. Such an ad or eBay would probably be your best
bet for obtaining the best price, but in selling there are no
guarantees with any method. Much depends on whether you expect to
achieve top dollar and are willing to expend some effort, or if you
are willing to accept less but sell it all at once to a single buyer.

Larry

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True China

Question:
I recently inherited a True China,from 1960,two tier serving tray. I was interesting if you knew any history behind it and its value.
Thank-you, Lisa Johnson

Answer:
Lisa, A photo or more thorough description of your tiered tray would help.
True China is a Red Wing dinnerware line (or shape) that was made in
8 different patterns. The tiered trays were made from various sizes
of plates and bowls. Without more information I really don’t know
what you have.

While tiered trays are listed in at least one Red Wing sales
brochure, they were primarily made to be sold at the Red Wing Pottery
Salesroom. This was a company-owned store where Red Wing
sold surplus and second quality items. Workers drilled a hole in
the center of a piece, and the store staff assembled them into tiered
trays. The type of trays made depended on the surplus pieces that
were sent to the store.

While some people appreciate the tiered trays, most collectors
consider these to be damaged pieces due to the drilled holes. Value
is generally low, in the $10 to $25 range depending on the pieces and
dinnerware pattern involved.

Thanks, Larry

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Mystery Plate

Question:
I am trying to determine value of inherited Red Wing dinnerware. square plates, dark grey/black bottom, face is ivory with red/green. Can you help? Thanks Pam

Answer:
Pam, From your description I cannot identify your plates. A photo would
certainly help. Are these plates marked Red Wing? Your description
of the square shape and the color scheme does not fit any Red Wing
pattern. Thanks Larry

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