Question:
Hello Al, 31 years ago when the old house I was raised in was being bulldozed down I saw there was a root cellar that we had not known about beneath it. I found 2 salt glazed crocks. Here is a picture of the 20 birch leaf. A few years ago a collector of these said it was made in the late 1890′s by Red Wing. Do you think it is? There are no other stamps on it, it has no cracks, but it does have a large chip on the ear and 3 small ones on the rear base ( though all seem to have been there before the glazing as they are covered with the same glaze). Did they produce ‘seconds’ for a cheaper price? I’m going to attempt it’s sale and would like your opinion of it’s approximate worth. Thank you for any help, Diane.
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Monthly Archives: October 2007
Black Band Bowl
Question:
I would like to know the value of this piece. It measures 10 inches across with no chips or cracks but with some crazing. Thanks in advance!
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Red Wing Ashtray
Question:
I have this dish I’m not sure what it is, maybe a advertising piece for in a store. The dish measures 6" by 2 1/2". I have no idea of it’s age or value. Can you help me? Thanks, Doug
Answer: Hi Doug, I think it is an ashtray, but the advertising makes it kind of special. There are some of these around, but it still has a value of around 250.00 or so. It is most likely from the 30′s, with the orange glaze. thanks, steve n rose
Bean Pot
Question:
I found a two handled pot with a brown glaze finish marked red wing usa on the bottom no numbers or other markings. it is darker glaze inside it apears to have been on a potters wheel it has that thrown look . 5 1/2 inches tall or larger the mouth opens at 6 inches and curves out slightly . It was wrapped in a newspaper from early 1960s. it is in perfect condition and never used. how much is it worth ? and will you buy it ?
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Red Wing 1011
Question:
HELLO I HAVE A VERY NICE OLD REDWING VASE ITS NUMBERED 1011 IT IS IN IDEAL CONDITION ABOUT 97% OVERALL OTHER THAN LITE USE, ACTUALLY VERY CLEAN..IT HAS A MINUMAL OF AIR SPECKS, A MINUMAL OF CRAZING IN THE THINNER PORTION OF THE UPPER VASE THE CRAZING IS VERY LITE IN COLOR. THE VASE ITSELF IS AN IVORY COLORING. THE AIR SPECKS ARE FROM ITS MANUFACTURING ABOUT 6-8,THE VASE IS 11" IN HT. ITS KNOWN AS THE MAGNOLIA MODEL VASE CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT HOW OLD IT MAY BE I ASSUME ABOUT THE LATE 40s AS A GUESSTIMATE OF AGE! THANK YOU …THE PICTURE INCLUDED IS WHAT I HAVE AT THIS TIME JUST A GUESS THANKS AGAIN …SCOTT
Answer: Scott, it is part of the Magnolia line, circa 1940. Antiqued Ivory is the glaze name. The defects sound minimal, almost normal for this item. thanks, steve n rose
2007 July Convention Auction Prices Realized
2007 July Convention Auction
Prices Realized Catalog!
The 2007 July Convention Auction wit the 
300-lot auction reached $200,030 in total sales, which eclipsed our previous record by nearly $20,000.
This years auction was a Salt Glaze auction with the top piece in the membership consignment auction was a 30 gallon salt glaze lily crock stenciled "Made by Red Wing Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minnesota" in cobalt and front-stamped "Red WIng Stoneware Company." Although the piece had hairlines and repair, only a few of these highly desirable pieces are known to exist, resulting in the final bid of $13,750.
Other highlights included a Red Wing art pottery white-glaze triple-nude Athenian group table lamp $1350, Lunch hour retirement plate for $1000 and Albany slip Cow & Calf for $8400.
Click here to see the complete 2007 RWCS Auction Prices Realized Catalog for the complete results of the auction.
Three Birch Leaf Jugs
Question:
I have the opportunity to purchase 3 jugs and was wondering what values you would place on them – they are all in MINT condition. One is a 5 gallon beehive birch leaf in black, one is a 3 gallon beehive birch leaf in black, and the last one is a 3 gallon birch leaf shoulder jug in blue. The markings on all of these are dark and complete. Help! I value your opinion!
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Red Wing M3006
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Hello, I have Red Wing M-3006 vase. It is 16" tall and green, rust & grey in color. I am having difficulty finding informatiion on this piece. Any help is appreciated. Thank You, Chad
Answer: Chad, this is an item from the Decorator Line, circa 1959. Designed by Charles Murphy. The glaze is silver green. Nice shape, size and glaze. It has a value of about 175.00. thanks, steve n rose
Pink Spice set
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i have a set of red wing pink spice dishes in the basement. i will need to bring it up and count the settings, which i believe to be 6. is there an interest from your collectors for a complete set. if so, i will be in touch with you again, if you will respond to this e-mail. thanks, kathy
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Nebraska RedWinger Meeting Announced
Nebraska RedWingers
Meeting Announced
December 9th
The Nebraska Chapter will be holding their meeting at the home of Rex and Pat Lucke, 2827 Cimarron Circle, Elkhorn, NE on December 9th at Noon.
Lunch will be served with the meeting to follow. Our education for the day will be review of the Nebraska items found in the Red Wing pottery ledger.
Please RSVP to Rex and Pat at 402-289-2726 or email rexlucke@aol.com