Monthly Archives: March 2008

3 Gallon albany slip with lazy 8

Question:
Hello! I recently purchased a 3 gallon lazy eight shoulder jug. I believe it is a Red Wing, but was hopeing for some confirmation on it. I have looked in both my Red Wing collectors guides, but have not been able to find a shoulder jug like this on with a lazy eight symbol. Hopefully you can tell me a little more about this jug! Thank you for your time!!
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Red Wing Ashtray 884

Question:
I was given a piece of Red wing. It seems to be an ash tray #884. Mixture of colors, brown, red and black all mixed and design in an interesting method

Answer: hello, the 884 is an ashtray, made in 1965. It might be metallic brown or carmel gold, for a glaze color. Value is around 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Gypsy Trail Chocolate Plate and Cup

Question:
For Larry: The question about the red Wing Luncheon set is actually about the Gypsy Trail Plain Chocolate Plate and Cup. The plates have feather-like lines radiating from the cup holder and could be taken for a wing. Terry
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3 bean pots

Question:
We just inherited 3 Red Wing Bean Pots with lids and all in very good condition. The smaller pot has no marking but the other 2 have a crown-like marking on the side, with the number 2 qt. on the one and 4 qt. on the other. We are interested in the probable value of these items. We are also interested in selling them. Thank you.
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HearthSide Dinnerware

Question:
I received this set from my grandparents years ago. I believe it is Red Wing Hearthside. I am not sure of the exact name of pieces. I will do my best to describe. 10 -cups 12 -saucers 1 -creamer 1 -sugar bowl with lid 1 -salad serving bowl? measuring 4 1/2 inches deep and 12 inches wide (oval) 1 -13 1/2 inch oval serving platter 2 -9 inch vegetable serving bowls ? 12 -5 1/2 inch fruit/desert/sauce bowls ? 12 -8 inch soup or cereal bowls 1 -3 part relish tray 12 -6 1/2 inch bread plates 12 -8 inch plates 11 -6 1/2 inch bowls 9 -11 inch dinner plates I also have 1 more-6 1/2 inch bowl, 1 more-11 inch dinner plate and a butter tray with lid. These all three pieces have a chip in each. What might be the value and could you direct me to anyone who may be interested in purchasing this set?
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5 gallon jug

Question:
We have a 5 gallon jug. It is white. The markings on the jug are as follows: There is a 5. Below the 5 there is a picture of red wings. Below the red wings there is an oval with this inside: Red Wing is on top. In the middle there is Union Stoneware Company. At the bottom of the oval is Red Wing , Minnesota. the three items in the oval are separated by a line. This jug has been passed down through the family and I believe it is turn of the century. Could you let us know if this could be correct and the possible value of the jug
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