Monthly Archives: September 2006

Glazed 6 gallon Crock

Question:
Hi, I have a glazed pot with handles. The #6 in blue,is on the front of the pot.I t says it was patented Dec.21,1921.Below the red wing,(towards the bottom of the pot) circled in blue, it readsred wing union stoneware co. Red Wing Minn. The handles are wire with black wooden dowel type thing.I would really appreciate what you think the value might be. Sorry I don’t have picture,but it is pretty clear. I hope. Thank You, Sharon D.

Answer:
Sharon, you have a Red Wing 6 gallon crock. If there are no chips, cracks or hairlines the value will be somewhere between $70 and $150 depending on the size of the Red Wing (the larger the wing – 2", 4" or 6" -the more value to the crock) and how sharp the crock looks. Any damage will reduce the value. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman

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Orleans Collection

Question:
My Daughters family of 6 house burned compleatly to the ground. She inherited from us a 106 peice set of "orleans" pattern of Red Wing potters. all in mint condition. A service for 18 cups, saucers, dinner plate, salad plate,sauce dish. A sugar and creamer,1 tea pot,2 med &1 lg Platers,4 small dishes w/lids,2 sets salt and pepper shackers, 2 serving bowls.Need value for insurence. All brocken and blackened by fire, Thank you, ASP/Jan C.

Answer:
Jan, Thank you for providing a thorough description of the Orleans collection. I can readily provide an estimated value based on the information you’ve given. Book value for this collection is around $2000, assuming all pieces are in excellent condition. This figure would be considered replacement or "retail" value. In other words, what one could expect to pay an knowledgeable antique dealer to purchase such a large set. This is not the same as the value a potential seller of such a collection should expect to realize. Thanks Larry

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Ivory 8″ Vase

Question:
I have an urn/vase that is 8" high with 2 handles. It is all an off white color. Around the bottom is raised leaf on leaf pattern. That decoration is about 3". On the bottom is the Red Wing stamp and the number 930. I am "guessing" that it would date back to atleast the 1950 ‘s.

Answer:
Nancy, your vase dates a little farther back, circa 1939 or so. Ivory is
most likely the glaze. It’s value is around 40.00 thanks,
steve n rose

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Ocean Green Vase

Question:
We have just taken over an estate household and have come across two identical vases that have Redwing 947 USA on the bottom. They are in excellent condition and are about 6 to to 6 1/2 inches tall and are green in color. Could you tell me what we have and how much they are worth? Thank you Robert.

Answer:
Hi Robert, Your vases would date from around 1939, some of Belle Kogan’s early line. The glaze is most likely Ocean Green. the pair is worth around 60.00 or so. hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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Maroon Vase 1155

Question:
Hello, Thank you for all great info on Red Wing. Beautiful works of art! We have a red/maroon vase with 1155 on the bottom. Could you send me some info on it and what it’s worth? thanks, Bruce M.

Answer:
Bruce thanks, Red Wing made something for everyone. The 1155 is from the
early fourties. Oxblood or Dubbonet would be the glaze color. It’s
value is around 45-50. thanks, steve n rose

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Blue Vase with Stars 1943

Question:
I purchased a large blue vase with stars on it.

Marked 1199 Redwing USA, 12 inches high, 4 1/2 inches at the top, 6 1/2 at its widest. 1/4 wide chip on inside lip. Rough value? Thanks Sue L.

Answer:
Hi Sue, Your vase actually came in three sizes, yours being next to
largest. they look great all in a row. It dates from 1943. The
chip will hurt it’s value, somewhere around 35.00 or so. thanks,
steve n rose

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Flower Dish – raised leaf design

Question:
Hi, I have an aqua oval flower dish with a raised leaf design. There are tiny brown specks in the aqua glaze. In addition there is a dark brown deer "frog". The glaze is very thick. Both are marked Red Wing and are in perfect condition.

Can you tell me when these were produced and what the value might be?

Thank you for your help, Marly Z.

Answer:
Marly, You have one of Red Wings most popular forms. The bowl is #526, and
the Deer frog is # 531. They were made for almost twenty years.
You have a mix & match glaze. The bowl would be Fleck Nile Blue, and
the Deer is most likely Bronze. The set may bring around 50 or so
being mismatched in glazes. thanks, steve n rose

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Umbrella Vase

Question:
Hi, Some time ago I acquired a Red Wing Stoneware Umbrella Vase? It is green and tan glaze with vertical stripes except for a upper border of leaves and some type of bird like a stork or heron aournd the diameter. I would love to find out more about this piece if possible, especially what time period it came from and what the design means. Appreciate any information you can give me and thank you for your time. Thanks Terri T.

Answer:
Hi Terri Think you have a brushware vase from the early 30′s. Stork, ostrich, emu, not really sure. It came in 3 different sizes, 8,10,12". Value is according to size. 60-100 or so. RRP also made a similar vase. Some of Red Wing’s were marked with a circular ink stamp. thanks, steve n rose

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Flower Pot with Saucer

Question:
Can you tell me the value of a large flower pot with
saucer. I believe it to be Red wing. It has a green mat finish with a cream under coat.It has leaves on it. No marks on bottom. please include any info. Thanks Linda M.

Answer:
Linda, It is hard to tell what you have. Red Wing made quite a few flower pots through out it’s history. They made flower pots with raised leaves or flowers, painted leaves or with wreaths of leaves around the pot as well as many other designs. Flower pots were made in varying sizes as well. A picture would be very helpful. Thanks, steve n rose

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Umbrella Stand – Western Stoneware

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We would like some information on a stoneware umbrella stand purchased at a garage sale. We do know that the lady we purchased this from moved to South Dakota from California. The piece has no markings on the bottom other than 3 or 4 lines, can’t make out what it is if anything.The stand in 18" tall, 8 and 3/4 at the top and 8" on the bottom. No chips or cracks. Thanks for any information you can provide. Thanks Cheryl

Answer:
Hi Cheryl, I think your umbrella stand was made by Western Stoneware. It’s not Red Wing. Still nice. Maybe worth around 80-100 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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