Monthly Archives: October 2008

Red Wing preserve Jar?

Question:
Hello, I recently bought what looks like a Red Wing crock, however the only mark on it is the #3 in blue.height is approx 15" x 10" (base dia) x 6" (mouth dia)It has a salt glaze with a mottled apearence and the interior is glazed brown. Any help and information would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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2009 MIDWINTER Information Now Available!

MidWinter GetTogether

Back to the 50s
February 6-8, 2009

Hey, RWCS Members, it’s time to hit the road with your true love and head to Des Moines, February 6-8, 2009. MidWinter is Going Back to the 50s, so get out those bobby socks, saddle shoes, letterman sweaters and poodle skirts because we are going to twist the weekend away!

When: February 6, 7, 8, 2009

Where: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
4800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa

2009 Housing Form Now available!

The October 2009 issue is on the way and online registration will be open soon. Need a sellers contract or would like to download and mail the form they are NOW AVAILABLE!
Registration Form
Seller Table Contract

The RWCS Business Office is looking for some cool guys and gals to volunteer at MidWinter contact us membership@redwingcollectors.org or 800-977-7927.

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Yellow Pineapple Covered dish

Question:
I have a yellow pineapple covered dish, about 3/5" long. The top cover has a single "leaf" extension; the bottom has a double-groved extension. The colors are slightly different. Is this an individual casserole? Do you know approximate year and current value? Thank you!

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Red Wing 1352

Question:
The vase is 7 1/2". It is geenish yellow. It is in perfect condition. THere are handles on either side but one handle is larger and up higher than the other side. The bottom of the vase has the marking: 135,2 with RED WING USA under it. The number looks like it has a comma between the 5 and 2. There is brown glazing on the inside which looks like it was poured in and you can see streak marks where is dripped down inside.
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Brushware vase, crane design, 144

Question:
i have a piece of red wing potery, height 12" diameter 6 1/2" thickness approx 1/2 + color glaze inside of green, outside beige & green. A decorative band of 3 1/2 " around top of I think egrets, leaves and possibility a pond. the design stands out in a matte finish of beige and background in green. it has stripes of beige over and below the band and another band approx. 1" around top. It has been broken before but glued together. If you can give me any info it will be appreciated. Thanks, Ida
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Red Wing 975

Question:
I would like an opinion as to value of a Nokomis jug it has a handle 5&1/2" tall and 5&1/2" wide signed Red Wing art pottery. I also have a vase with embossed floral design signed Red Wing and It looks like the number 975

 

Answer: There is a small pitcher that was done in Nokomis, I would value it around 175.00 or so. The 975 is part of the Magnolia line, value on it is around 40.00. thanks, steve n rose

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2 gallon Ruckel’s Jar, and two western

Question:
I have a #6 Red Wing stoneware piece, from Union Stoneware Company. It is in perfect condition. I also have several other stoneware pieces including a #2 Ruckel’s jar, a #2 Western stoneware jar and another #3 Western jar. They are all very nice. Can you tell me what they might be worth?
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Red Wing M1467

Question:
I assume this piece would be catagorized as artware. It was part of an estate settlement that included items dating from 20 to 150 years old. It appears to be a dove. The inscription on the bottom says: Red Wing USA M1467 I’ve included some pictures. We are obviously interested in any background information and value.
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