Question:
HI, How are you? Can you help me, I have a …..Vintage RED WING USA 658 Pottery Planter Shell Seashell.., with 658 on bottom. What can you tel me about this item please. Thank You , Tammy
Answer:
Hi Tammy
it’s a console bowl shape, from around 1960. Value is around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
Good morning,
I have this 14″ high vase and was told it was a Charles Murphy design from 1958. Will you tell me the name of the line or series it came from?
I was also told, it was valued at about $100 back in 2003. Would you know the approximate value today?
Thank you so much,
Rosalia
Answer:
rosalia
they are correct, a murphy design, from that timeframe. I would say 100.00 or so, maybe a little more, if it’s in perfect condition. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
Hi,
I have a set of Red Wing Hearthstone dishes. There are different numbers on the back of the plates. What do the numbers mean? What is the best way to find the value and where to sell?? Is it better to sell as a set to someone or piece it out on E-bay?
The set I have includes;
11 – 10″ plates
13 - 7 1/4″ plates
7 – bowls (1 has a chip)
2 – 9 1/4″ serving bowls
1 - 9 1/2 x 13″ platter
15 – cups
13 – saucers
1 – 5 1/2″ shallow bowl
1 – 6 3/4″ plate
1 – salt & pepper shakers
1 – cream & sugar bowl ( lid has a chip)
1 – handled serving dish
1 – pour serving w/handle
I also have a 7 1/2″ mixing bowl, sponge painted, no markings, but I think it is Red Wing.
Thanks
Larry
Answer:
The photo shows a collection of Greenwichstone dinnerware, not Hearthstone. Both are patterns made in the Ceramastone shape, Red Wing’s final line of dinnerware. The Ceramastone line was introduced mid 1966 and made until Red Wing Potteries closed about a year later. The numbers on the back of the plates are stock or lot numbers from the production process; they do not identify the item or pattern. I cannot advise on the best way for your to sell your dinnerware because much depends on your individual situation. Please see the FAQ section of this web site to review factors that can help you decide how to sell your Red Wing items.
The values below assume excellent undamaged condition. Any damage reduces the value, usually in the range of 25 to 75% depending on the extent and location of the damage.
Dinner plate 10”: $10-15
Salad plate 7.25”: $5-10
Bread & butter plate 6.5”: $5-10
Cereal/salad bowl: $5-10
Sauce dish 5.5” bowl: $5-10
Vegetable bowl 9”: $10-15
Platter 13”: $15-20
Cup & Saucer: $5-10
Salt & Pepper: $15-20
Creamer: $10-15
Sugar bowl with cover: $10-15
Handled serving dish: $20-25
Gravy boat (serving dish with handle and pour spout): $15-20
The spongeware bowl in the second photo does appear to be Red Wing but it is stoneware, not dinnerware, and thus does not fall within my area of expertise.
Larry
Question:
To Whom It May Concern:
My husband recently became the owner of his parents’ estate, which included a worn box marked “antique china” that neither he nor his brother had seen before. When it was opened a couple of weeks ago, we found that it was a pattern marked “Red Wing” and said it was “hand painted” with the logo. This morning, while browsing your website, it appears that we have pieces of “Lexington”, from the “Concord” collection.
There are 12 dinner plates, 6 salad plates and 8 cup saucers. The dinner and salad plates all appear to be in excellent condition with no swirling/cracking of the glaze, nor chips. However, at least 5 of the saucers have slight chips to one edge and 3 or 4 have “cracking” in the glaze in circular patterns around the center of the saucer. At this point, we have found no other pieces of the set, but did find that they were wrapped in a January 31, 1985 edition of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. It has not seen daylight since that time.
I have attached photos for your review. Could you please give us an idea of the rarity and valuation of these pieces of dinnerware? Additionally, could you add the “what if” we were to find additional pieces to this set (for instance, the cups)?
We appreciate your time and assistance,
Cindy
Answer:
The photos do indeed show a dinner plate, salad plate and saucer from the Lexington pattern, one of many patterns produced in the Concord shape. Lexington was introduced in 1941 and made until 1955. The pattern sold well for 15 years and most Lexington pieces are not difficult to find today. The cracking in the glaze is called “crazing” and it results from the glaze shrinking at a different rate than the underlying clay. It was a common problem with Red Wing dinnerware made prior to around 1950.
Standard place settings (plates, bowls, cups & saucers) were made during all 15 years of production, thus they are easily found today. In the late 1940s and early 1950s additional items were added to all Concord patterns being produced at the time, including Lexington. But because those items were made for fewer years they can be more difficult to find today and thus more valuable. Examples include the spoon rest, egg plate with cover, divided vegetable dish, celery dish beverage server with cover, coffee cup (deep sided, not tea cup), and supper trays. The values below are for Lexington items in excellent, undamaged condition with little or no crazing or stains. Damage reduces the value by 25-75% or more depending on the extent of the damage and the location.
Dinner plate: $10-15
Salad plate: $7.50-10
Saucer: $5-7
Cup & saucer: $10-12
Larry
Question:
I was given a crock that belonged to my husband’s grandmother. It is a #15 Red Wing with a lid and spigot. The lid has a design somewhat like a flower on top and a wooden handle in the center. There are no cracks or spider veins in the crock itself however the lid has a crack on the under side that is not visible on the top. The number is very visible and the red wing and blue label are visible although somewhat faded. You can read the blue label. I believe it is about 80 years old. I would like to know the approximate value. I also was given a churn that stands 18 inches tall with a blue # 6 on it. It has a long wooden churn handle that goes down through the center of the lid. The churn has handles molded into it. It does not appear to have any other writing on it but is similar to the coloring of the Red Wing crock. The churn has no cracks or spider veins on it. Would also like to know its approximate value. Thank you for your time and information, Terry
Answer:
Terry, your 15 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1915 & 1930. Now, condition and appearance is what determines value. Collector are looking for perfect pieces with nice clear, and dark decorations. If your decorations are light in color, then this will affect value. With the description you gave me, I would place the 15 gallon crock (only) between $100 & $150. Now the lid with the crack underneath, would be valued around $100 by itself.
The 6 gallon churn with just the number 6 and molded handles just does not sound like a Red Wing piece to me. Without a photo, I just have no idea of maker, history or value. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hi - my name is Joy and I have a about nine Red Wing Crocks. I am interested in knowing the value of this 1 gallon crock. I bought it at a garage sale so do not have an history on it. The crock is in good condition for its age with only two dings as you will see in the pictures. I am interested in knowing how to resell and where the market is for resale. I have tried ebay to no avail. Thank you -
Joy
Answer:
Joy, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 1 gallon salt glazed crock which is bottom marked. The crock was produced between 1883 & 1895. Now there are a large number of these crocks around and with no decoration, most collectors either have one in their collection, or are not interested in them due to being a plain salt glazed crock. With this being said and the two chips, the value is between $40 & $50. Not sure of a good place to sell your crocks other then eBay, craigslist or the Red Wing classifies. Al Kohlman
My husband and I recently aquired the following crocks. The 5 is clearly marked – however the other pieces are not. Could you please tell us the history, wether or not the unmarked pieces are Red Wing and their value.
Thank You
Frankie
Answer:
Frankie, the first dark brown (Albany Slip) piece is not Red Wing. It looks like a packing jar, but hard to say for sure. Also, the 1 gallon crock I am not sure if it is Red Wing or from another stoneware company. Every stoneware company in the mid-west produced them, so without getting a closer look at it, I just don’t know. Not being Red Wing, I have no idea of history. Now value on these unsigned pieces whether being Red Wing or not is going to be low. Collectors want decorations, advertising or both. I would think $20 to $25 each on these two pieces.
Now the 5 gallon Red Wing churn was produced sometime after 1915 & before 1930. If in perfect condition the value today is around $150. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman
Question:
I bought this bowl at an auction 20+ years ago. I don’t see any markings on the bottom, so I have always wondered whether it was Red Wing.
The bowl is 5 1/2″ deep and 10″ in diameter with paneled sides. The sponging is blue and pink, which seems unusual (and the reason I questioned if it was made by RW).
The bowl is in good condition for its age. No cracks, but there are a few small chips on the bottom rim and what appears to be a factory flaw (see picture).
I would appreciate any information you could provide including whether it is Red Wing, when it would have been made, and the current value.
Thank you very much.
Gloria
I bought this bowl at an auction 20+ years ago. I don’t see any markings on the bottom, so I have always wondered whether it was Red Wing.
The bowl is 5 1/2″ deep and 10″ in diameter with paneled sides. The sponging is blue and pink, which seems unusual (and the reason I questioned if it was made by RW).
The bowl is in good condition for its age. No cracks, but there are a few small chips on the bottom rim and what appears to be a factory flaw (see picture).
I would appreciate any information you could provide including whether it is Red Wing, when it would have been made, and the current value.
Thank you very much.
Gloria
Answer:
Gloria, you do indeed have a Red Wing panel sponge-ware bowl. They came in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 inch sizes. You can measure across the top of your bowl at the center and this will tell you the size of your bowl. These paneled sponge-ware bowls were produced in the 20′s & 30′s. The economy has hurt the values of these bowls (along with everything else). Value the way I see it is $65 to $75. Al Kohlman
Question:
While we are at it I may as well get a current value on my little jug. This is probably my favorite piece in my meager yet still growing collection.
Thank You
Rob
Answer:
Rob, your 1 gallon Albany slip Red Wing bottom signed jug in perfect condition has a value between $60 & $75. Al Kohlman
Question:
This is a yellow pitcher, red wing saffron ware is stamped on the bottom, advertising as shown on photo. no chips or cracks, 6.5″ tall and 4″ across.
Answer:
Your Red Wing saffron-ware advertising pitcher in perfect condition would have a value between $325 & $375. Al Kohlman