Question

Hi,  I have a pitcher givin to me about five years ago and would like to see if you can give me any im=nformation about it.  It has no cracks or chips,  on the bottom it says redwing usa. tryed to take a pic of bottom but did not come out. Here is ne of the pitcher. Thanks for your time. Linda

Answer:

The name of this pattern is Tip Toe.   The Tip Toe pattern features a band of tulip flowers, and the name refers to the song “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”.   Tip Toe was a pattern in the Casual shape, the same line that included Bob White, Smart Set and Round Up.  Tip Toe was a rather drab pattern compared to other patterns of the late 1950s, and sales were modest.  Tip Toe was produced from 1958 to 1960. 

The item in the photo is a Tip Toe water pitcher.  The pitcher was available in two sizes:  60 oz (12 inches tall) and 112 oz (14 inches tall).  The smaller pitcher is more common.  Values for Tip Toe water pitchers in excellent, undamaged condition are $40-60 for the 60 oz pitcher and $70-90 for the 112 oz pitcher.   

Larry

Question:

I have a large set of Willow Wind (pink) dinnerware, cups/saucers, celery plate, divided veg plate, pitcher, gravy, salt&pepper, serving platters, casserole w/lids etc.  Grandma left many sets of dishes; this is the set i would like to sell.  Do have a referral for me to determine a monetary value?  I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thank You,

Christy

Answer:

I can provide estimated values for the items listed; but, we do not attempt to match buyers and sellers on this web site.  Please see the FAQ section for advice on selling Red Wing. The RWCS does publish a newsletter bi-monthly and offers classified placement that does post to our website.

The following values for Willow Wind Pink items assume excellent, undamaged condition.

Cup & saucer: $12-15

Celery dish:  $25-30

Divided vegetable dish:  $25-30

Water pitcher:  $50-60

Gravy boat:  $25-30

Salt & pepper:  $30-35

Platter:  $25-30

Casserole with cover:  $30-40

Larry

Question:

Experts,

Thank you for your service.  My family has the attached Red Wing dinner ware.  I am not with the set so I don’t know exactly how many pieces and what size.  What is the design called and approximate value for the set. 

Kim

Answer:

The name of the pattern is Blossom Time.  The following values for Blossom Time items. assume excellent, undamaged condition.  Any damage reduces the value significantly.

Cup & saucer:  $10-15

Dinner plate:  $15-20

Bread & butter plate:  $5-10

Small bowl (sauce dish):  $5-10

Larger bowl:  $10-15

Platter:  $20-30

Creamer: $10-15

Sugar with cover: $15-20

Salt & Pepper:  $15-20

Beverage server with cover:  $50-60

Larry

Question:

My mom had purchased this Red Wing sugar and creamer set when I was younger at an auction. I have tried to research this but I get no where. I am unsure if these are common since people I talk to have not seen any.

Can you please help me with this? I have attached a few pictures also.

Thanks!

Kathy

Answer:

The photo shows a turquoise sugar and creamer from the Gypsy Trail line.  Gypsy Trail was a large line of dinnerware that included four primary patterns and many accessories that could be used with any of the patterns.  An undated catalog from the late 1930s assigns this sugar and creamer to the Plain pattern.  They were made from the late 1930s to 1943.  Collectors sometimes refer to this set as the “Snack” sugar and creamer to differentiate them from a second sugar and creamer set in the Plain pattern.   This set in the standard Gypsy Trail colors (turquoise, yellow, orange and blue) is quite common.  Value for this set would be $25-30 if both pieces are in excellent condition. 

Larry

Question:

I have a place setting for 4 of Adobestone.     It includes the dinnerplates, dessert plate, saucer and cups.    I also have a covered casserole dish with a handle.    I bought them in Redwing @ the factory store as seconds in 1967 or 68.    I broke one cup and sent it to the factory to get a replacement.   At that time the only available cups did not have a matching glaze.  As a result 2 of the 4 cups have a noticeably lighter glaze.    There are no chips or cracks.    There are slight imperfections that would be typical of seconds.  Dinnerplates are 10”, dessert plates  71/2″,  saucers 5 7/8″, cups 3″ h and the casserole has a diameter of 6 1/2 ” and is 3 3/8″ h  (measurement doesn’t include the cover).     I do have the cover.

I saw a dinner plate on ebay listed for $11.04.   If I can sell what I have without too much difficulty, I will consider that.    Otherwise, I plan on donating them to a church for their annual sale and would like a value that I could claim on my taxes.

Thank you.

Judy

Answer:

Adobestone was one of the six patterns made in the Ceramastone shape.  The Ceramastone line was introduced in mid 1966, just a year before Red Wing Potteries closed in 1967.  The Red Wing Pottery Salesroom was a factory store that sold surplus and second quality pieces; it remains in business today selling a wide variety of pottery and other wares.  Like other patterns, the colors seen in Adobestone will vary a bit from lot to lot due to slight differences in the glaze.  Thus it is not surprising that the two cups purchased later are a lighter shade. 

Values for Adobestone are fairly low because collectors seem to have little interest.  The values below assume excellent first quality condition.  Damage and factory imperfections will reduce the value. 

Dinner plate: $10-15
7.5 inch plate:  $5-10
Cup & saucer:  $7-12
Cereal bowl:  $5-10
Covered casserole: $20-25

Larry