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Red Wing Vase Brushed Ware 124

Question: 
 
I have a planter by Red Wing that I bought at an estate auction. It is 9-1/2″ tall, 10-1/2″ in diameter, with a green glazed interior. The exterior has substantial relief work. The bottom has a circular stamp “Red Wing Art Pottery”in blue ink. A photo of the pot is attached. Overall it’s in very good condition. No cracks. Any information as to age and value would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
Sincerly,
Karen

Answer: this is shape #124, from around 1930.  part of the brushedware line.  Value is around 90.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing Vase 168

Question:

  Hello…This was my aunts who has since passed away and gave the vase to me.  Can you tell me the

approx. age and value? Thank you very much…..Marilyn

height 7″…..mouth 4″….width 8″…bottom 5 1/2″

Answer: this is shape # 168, from around 1930.  Value is around 90.00 or so.  thanks for the pics, steve n rose

3 gallon Red Wing Crock

Question:

We found a Red Wing Union Stoneware Crock while cleaning out a garage.  It has the company name in blue lettering with a big number 3, a red wing and other smaller blue lettering on the front.  It is approximately 14 inches high and 32 inches around at the widest point.  I am going to attempt to email you the picture I have taken and would like to know if it has any antique value?  Caryl

Answer:

A 3 gallon Red Wing crock in good condition would sell for $75-$95.

Midnight Rose dinnerware pattern

Question:

Dear Experts

I have a set of black & white hand-painted red wing dishes. I can’t find the pattern or designer on-line, but my guess is Eva Zeisel.

 

The set is in excellent condition, no chips at all. I have 10 dinner plates, 8 luncheon plates, 10 bread & butter plates, 8 cups & saucers, 8 small bowls, 5 larger bowls, 2 serving bowls, a large salad bowl with 5 smaller salad bowls, cream & sugar (with lid), & 3 serving platters (1 divided, 1 meat platter, 1 display plate that stands on a slant).

 

Can you tell me when the pattern was designed & by whom, and approximate value of the pieces? Thank you for your attention. Photos attached. Happy New Year, even though it’s so soon after Zeisel’s death. Kay

Answer:

The name of this pattern is Midnight Rose.  It was one of six patterns made in the Anniversary shape.  Midnight Rose was introduced in 1953 or 1954 and was made until 1955, so it was produced for only a couple of years.  This pattern was designed by Charles Murphy, the lead designer at Red Wing Potteries.  The well-known and popular Town & Country dinnerware pattern was the only one that Eva Zeisel designed for Red Wing.  

The values below assume excellent condition.  Any damage reduces the value by 25 to 75% depending on the extent and location of the damage.

Dinner plate 10.5” :  $20-30
Salad plate 7.5” :   $10-15
Bread & butter plate 6.5” :  $10-15
Cup & Saucer:  $15-25
Sauce bowl:  $15-25
Cereal bowl:  $15-25
Nappy serving bowl:  $25-35
Large salad bowl: $50-75
Individual salad bowl:  $30-40
Sugar with cover:  $20-30
Creamer:  $20-30
Divided vegetable dish:  $25-35
Platter 13”:  $25-30
Platter 15”:  $30-40

The slanted “display plate” is either a bread tray or a spoon rest.  The bread tray is approximately 10″ x 7″.  I don’t have the dimensions for the spoon rest but it is significantly smaller.  Value for either is $40-60

Larry

Red Wing Petal Lid

Question:

I have a red wing petal lid, 10 3/4″, #3, no cracks, no chips, excellent condition, that I want to know the value as I intend to sell it. Thanks

Answer: To get $100 for this lid, it will need to be cleaned.  The way it looks now, $50 – Al

Spring Song Deviled Egg Platter

Question:

Hi,

Can someone identify the pattern for this Deviled Egg platter pictured in the attached?

 Thank you,

Tom

Answer: Tom, The name of this pattern is Spring Song. It is one of many patterns made in the Concord shape and was one of the last patterns in that line to be introduced. It was available for only a couple of years, 1954 to 1955. Spring Song is not easy to find today and collectors are attracted to the pattern’s birds and bright colors.

A Spring Song egg plate complete with cover in mint condition is worth $125-150.  Any chips, cracks, stains, etc would reduce the value significantly. 

Thanks,

Larry

6 gallon reverse birch leaf crock

Question:

Hi,

I was just curious what this 6 gallon birch leaf with a reverse oval is worth? It doesn’t have any chips or cracks.

Thanks, Brett

Answer:

With the ecomony being what it is today, the value is between $300 &

$350 with lid.  al.

Window Box Planter

Question:

To whom it may concern: 

I have a 7 3/4 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall reddish brown with light green interior you can tell it use to have flowers or something in it, it also has a sticker on the side that says 75 years Redwing 1878 – 1953 in a gold type paper still on the front of it, it also has a leaf design that goes around the bottom edge can you tell me what something like this is worth, since it is still in such good shape.    Thank you  Deborah

Answer:

I believe you have a window box/planter.  there should be a shape number on the bottom. the anniversary sticker indicates it’s from 1953.  value is around 30.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

 

Fondue Casserole

Question:  Hello

 I live in Lancaster PA, my parent’s and sister live in Red Wing and Lake City on visits I love looking for Red Wing Stoneware. I was at an estate sale today and saw a lot that I believe is Village Green Dinnerware. The lot included five cups and this handled and spouted piece which I have not been able to find pictures of. No-one at the auction or the auctioneer knew what it was and I bought the whole lot for $1.00. I was wondering what the piece is and what it might be worth. Thank you for your time.

James

Answer:

The item in the photo is a Fondue Casserole.  It was included in Gift and Novelty brochures from the late 1950s and early 1960s.  Although the colors are Village Green this item was never included in Village Green brochures or price lists.  Value is in the range of $30-40 if it is in mint condition. 

Larry

5 gallon jug with a 6″ Red Wing

Question:

Al for a value.  5g jug with what looks like a 6” wing.  Small chip on back side bottom edge.   Couple of pictures attached.
Thanks,
Chris

Answer: this Red Wing 5 gallon Transion shouldr jug with the 6 inch wing has a value between $150 & $175.  If it had an oval the value would be higher.  al

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