Reused Red Wing Molds

Question:
Hi, I am trying to find out more information on the origin of a pair of vases marked Red Wing #892, USA and Made in USA HJ(D?) on the base. They have beautiful flower decorations and seem professionally developed but I cannot find any references linking them to Red Wing Pottery.  Can you help me? Pictures attached.  Thanks.
Randolph

Answer:
These are Red Wing shapes, done for JB Hudson’s, I believe a department store.  Value is around  55.00 or so.
thanks, steve n rose

Brushware Wall Pocket

Question:
What do you think about this piece. Info below:Western Rainsbottom

Could you please tell me if this is Red Wing, age, and price? I got this at an auction and do not know much about it.

Thank you,
Cathy M.

Answer:
Red Wing didn’t make any brushed ware wallpockets that I know of, I believe it’s Western Stoneware, or possibly Robinson Rainsbottom, out of Ohio.  Nice looking, but I can’t help you much more than that.
thanks, steve n rose

3 gallon salt glaze front stamped and hex bung cooler

Question: I have had this for years and am selling it do you know what it is worth, approximatelly. has some cracks but all there and displays good

thank you for your time

mark

Answer: all depends on where the cracks are? how large?  how many?  with all the cracks and some  in the front, I would think $3000 to $3500 or so in todays markets.  Al

8 gallon birch leaf Minnesota Stoneware crock

Question: We recently purchased this crock and we were hoping to get some further information.  The description showed Union Stoneware/Redwing but there is no marking other than the 8 and the two leaves.  Any idea on the details of what this actually is? 

Laura and Andy.

Answer: This 8 gallon birch leaf crock was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company between 1895 & 1906.  Value is between $70 & $100.  Al

30 gallon Ice Water straight side with blue bands

Question: Is this a Red Wing crock or water cooler?

Answer:  The only thing I can tell you in regards to this 30 gallon Ice Water is that it is not Red Wing.  After that, I just have no idea of maker or history.  Al

Vase #1624 in Cinnamon

Question:

Greetings, This piece is 7 inches high and 3 inches in diameter and says “Red Wing USA 1624″. I’d like to know more about it, including an estimate of value.
Thanks for your time, Margaret

Answer:
This dates to 1959, I think the glaze is Cinnamon.  Value is around $25.00 or so.
thanks, steve n rose

30 gallon Birch Leave Crock and lid.

Question: The two photos are of a crock we found.  We are not sure if the lid is original to the crock and what the value may be if mint. Thank you, Laura and Andy

Answer: Laura and Andy, the lid on this 30 gallon crock is Red Wing.  If lid were mint the value is $300. If the crock were mint $250 to $300.  al

6 gallon elephant ear Ice Water

Question: Hi – I was lucky enough to recently purchase this 6 gallon Ice Water, it is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.  The lack of an oval and presence of a bung hole make it somewhat different from the other elephant ears that are pictured in the Red Wing Stoneware Encyclopedia.  Where in the timeline does that put this?  Could you give an estimate value?  Thanks a bunch! John Throop

Answer: this is a really gorgeous Ice Water, but the values today are very soft. The book value on this piece is $5000 to $7000 but selling price may only be $3000. High and pieces like this are not catching top value as in the past because of the market conditions and the economy. Al

Red Wing Success Filter

Question:

Hi, we have this coming up in an auction January 12th and people have been telling us we have something pretty rare as far as being complete and in good condition. Could you give us an idea of approximate value?

Thanks, Mac

Answer: the Red Wing Success Filter does not have the correct lid.  It has the correct star around the button, but there needs to be two blue lines going around the lid.  This lid is a North Star crock lid and not the orginal Success Filter lid.  If all the pieces are in perfect condition the value is between $450 & $500.  Al

 

WM Radams Microbe Killer jug

Question:

I have a stone Jug that I found while hunting for antique bottles around1984.  It has embossed on the shoulders “Wm  RADAMS MICROBE KILLER” On the bottom it says ” Red Wing Stone Ware Co. At that time I found it I was aware of antique bottle that is quite valuable to bottle collectors. it has the same company name and a skeleton embossed on it. I also read some information on the company. It indicated that this company was only in existence for a short period of time as the particular medicine was some type of acid mixed with alcohol that killed more people then it cured.

I am trying to establish the value of the jugs, Years ago I saw another jug with the same company name on it but it was different in structure. Paul

Answer: Paul, the “Wm  RADAMS MICROBE KILLER” bottom signed jug has a value between $300 & $350.  al