Monthly Archives: December 2008

Vase B1430

Question:
I have a light grey ribbed vase with a deep pink interior marked RED WING / USA / B1430. It has a round opening set on an angle so the vase measures approx. 6 3/4" in front and 8 1/2" in back. Thank you for any information you can provide as to history and value.

Answer: It’s an item designed by Belle Kogan, circa 1953. Luster grey with pink is the glaze. Value around 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Large verses small wing

Question:
I would like to know if there is a difference in time of manufacture of the crock dependent on whether it has large or small red wing or why did they choose a small or large wing?
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5 gallon brown top jug

Question:
Hi. I have this 5 gal. shoulder jug with the small wing and a small Red Wing Union Stoneware Co, Red Wing, MN oval, but it is a brown top jug, rather than the all zinc glaze I usually see. How common is the brown top jug in this size, and what might it be worth? Thank you.
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Red Wing 1162

Question:
I just received a vase with the marking 1162 Red Wing USA on the bottom. It is light blue, 9.5", 4" opening @ top, with ripple markings on the body. There is a leaf/ vine design on the body that circles around it and extends away from it at 2 places. Great condition.. very pretty. Do you have any info on this type of vase. Thanks in advance,

Answer: Hello, it was designed in 1942, on most of these the decorations are glazed a different color than the vase. There are a couple others with a similiar style. Value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Monmouth Pottery Pig Released by Western Stoneware

Western Stoneware recreated the Monmouth Pottery Pig!
In 1906 Monmouth Pottery was one of the companies that merged into Western Stoneware. One of the items Monmouth Pottery is remembered for is the Monmouth Pig. Western Stoneware has recreated this 100 year old piece with the Western Stoneware name in partnership with the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce.
The project began with the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce acquiring the assistance of a local artist, William DeSelms, of Pheasantry Studio, from the village of Roseville IL. Bill carved in clay a replica of the Monmouth Pottery pig with Western Stoneware name and the maple leaf on the side. With the hardened clay replica he constructed a silicone rubber mold in which he made a casting. The casting is a two part resin compound mixed with tiny glass particles.
The resin casting and the silicone rubber mold was taken to Western Stoneware. Using the resin casting and the silicone rubber mold they commissioned the construction of the stoneware mold. The stoneware mold ended up being a complicated eight piece mold.
The Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring back history with the WSCo stoneware pig. Orders are being taken for the first production piece that will be a bristol with cobalt blue sponge pig made exclusively for the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce. The pig will be approximately 3 ¼ inches tall and 6 ¾ inches long and will be embossed with the year 2009. Orders are being accepted until February 1st, 2009 and the WS pigs will be available in February 2009. They are $75 each and shipping is $10 for one, $15 for 2 and $20 for 3-6. If you would like to order one as a Christmas gift, a card can be returned to give the recipient alerting them that the Western Stoneware pig has been ordered for them and will be available in February. Contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce with any questions or to place your order 309-734-3181 or maccdir@maplecity.com .

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question from: jcook1@cfl.rr.com

Question:
I sent this form a few weeks ago and haven’t seen an answer. I have a dark green shell shaped bowl or dish. 13" x 12" marked Redwing USA B250 with maybe a 1 after the 0. My mother says she remembers it for many many years and I like for her to know the age and value.
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Red Wing Vase M1501

Question:
We’d appreciate any information you have on two of our Red Wing Pottery pieces..both have an "open-handle’ and are numbered M1501..One green, one yellow..What is the value? any difference in value with regards to color? Are they planters? Thank you!

Answer: Hi, they are from 1953, designed by Charles Murphy. He did a lot of the morphic shapes in the 50′s. Not really a planter, but could be used as one. Glaze color won’t make any difference on this one. Value is around 40.00 each. thanks, steve n rose

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