Monthly Archives: January 2009

Red Wing Vase 951

Question:
HI! have an ivory vase Redwing 951 with stylized tulip and scroll handles at very top of rim. i’ve been searching your WONDERFUL insightful site, but to no avail. can give any info? like to be informed of my items. also, are there other marks to tell early redwing BESIDES ‘redwing’? THANKS so much!!! kim

Answer: Hi Kim, this one is from 1939. Most likely designed by Belle Kogan. Value around 35.00 or so. Earlier items from the late 20′s-early 30′s are marked with an ink stamp. There are several different styles of Red Wing/Rum Rill markings, but no clear pattern as to age. thanks, steve n rose

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HUNDREDS OF RED WING COLLECTORS TO GATHER IN DES MOINES, FEB. 6-8, 2010

RED WING, MN. – One of the best times to buy antiques is when there’s a depressed market. Even though Red Wing pottery generally holds its value pretty well, it’s no secret that there will be a lot of people looking for good deals and rare pieces at the Red Wing Collectors Society’s MidWinter GetTogether, slated for Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8 in Des Moines.
The Red Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) is the organization devoted to those who collect a diverse line of crocks, jugs, churns, dinnerware and art pottery manufactured in Red Wing from the 1880s to 1960s. Hundreds of people from around the country are expected to attend the February event, which serves as a precursor and helps tie collectors over until the annual national RWCS Convention in Red Wing in July. These two events serve as great opportunities for members to meet and learn about the history of the potteries that once operated in Red Wing, their diverse production lines and the impact they had on the American pottery industry.
Many attendees sell Red Wing wares from their hotel rooms during the MidWinter GetTogether, which is highlighted by organized activities including a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. The theme of this year’s event is “Back to the 50s” and a “Crock Hop” will even be held during the reception. Educational sessions and KidsView activities will be held for members on Saturday, Feb. 7. The keynote presentation that morning will be given by Bob Kubes, fellow Red Wing collector and agent from the Musty Barnhart Agency, who will explain how to properly insure collections.
Other educational presentations will include Recent Pottery Dump Finds by Steve Showers, Intro to Dinnerware by Larry Roschen and Terry Moe, Red Wing Salt Glaze by Rick Natynski and a special guest presentation by Michael Smith, curator at the Iowa Historical Society Museum. Smith will discuss the Iowa Stoneware Exhibit that’s currently on display at the Des Moines museum.
A show and sale also runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7 followed by an auction at 6 p.m. – both of which are open to the public. Whether you’re new to collecting Red Wing or an experienced collector, there’s something for everyone at the MidWinter GetTogether.
All activities will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 4800 Merle Hay Road, in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information on the MidWinter GetTogether, or the annual Red Wing Collectors Society Summer Convention, which is slated for July 9-11 in Red Wing, Minn., log on to www.redwingcollectors.org.
The Red Wing Collectors Society was founded in 1977 in Red Wing, Minn. and is devoted to educating people about all American pottery. There are more than 5,000 members worldwide. The Red Wing Potteries had diverse pottery lines that included stoneware, dinnerware and art pottery. For more information or to become a member, call the RWCS business office at 800-977-7927, e-mail membership@redwingcollectors.org or log on to www.redwingcollectors.org.

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RWCS Pottery Welcome Group Activities

Pottery Welcome Group announces new activities

open to RWCS members and the public for the 2009 Convention.
 
  

(January 21, 2009, Red Wing, MN) – The Red Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) announces the formation of the Pottery Welcome group. Several Red Wing organizations have come together to improve the RWCS Annual Convention for both members and the general public. The 2009 Convention will be July 9-11 and, in the past, has brought over 2,000 RWCS members to Red Wing each summer.
 
For the past 30 years, local businesses, organizations, and community members have supported the RWCS Annual Convention through donations to the Red Wing Chamber Potter’s Picnic and door prizes for the RWCS Convention Banquet. In addition, volunteers from the Visitor and Convention Bureau have staffed the info table at the high school and distributed welcome signs throughout the city.
 
The new Pottery Welcome Group includes representatives from the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau, Red Wing Area Chamber, Downtown Mainstreet, City of Red Wing, RWCS Foundation, RWCS, Goodhue County Historical Society, and several other community leaders and RWCS members. The group has three tasks; to revitalize the Friday night social event into a new event open to both members and the public, send a welcome message to all attendees and visitors on behalf of the local businesses, and to contact Red Wing businesses and organizations for donations and support.
 
 
The Friday night social event will “Rock around the Crock” with a 50s sock hop event. The July 10 event will be open to both RWCS members and the public. This free concert will feature great music from the 50s, amazing food, and exciting activities.
 
In addition to “Rocking around the Crock”, members and the public are encouraged to participate in the RWCS first Crock Hunt! The Crock Hunt is a scavenger hunt of sorts within local businesses to win prizes at the Crock Hop. Details will be available in the Convention Supplement inserted in the Red Wing Republican Eagle July, 8th.
 
“The RWCS appreciates the donations that Red Wing businesses have given to the Convention each year. I feel that the Pottery Welcome Group efforts will make Red Wing residents and businesses feel a part of the RWCS Annual Convention as much as our members feel a part of our city. One of my goals for the Convention is to bring the Red Wing Collectors Society members and the public together for a night of fun.” said Stacy Wegner, Executive Director of the Red Wing Collectors Society.
 
“The creation of these new events will show the RWCS Pottery Convention attendees how much the entire Red Wing community appreciates their annual visit and will help the community learn more about the RWCS," said Marie Mikel, Red Wing Area Chamber President.
 
The RWCS encourages anyone who would like to be a part of the committee or would like to make a donation to please contact Stacy Wegner, Executive Director of the RWCS at 651-388-4004 or director@redwingcollectors.org.
 
The Red Wing Collectors Society was founded in 1977 and has more then 5,000 members nationwide that collect the Red Wing Potteries stoneware, dinnerware, and art pottery. The first Convention was held at the Goodhue County Historical Society in 1977 and is currently held at the Red Wing High School. The Annual Convention is open to all members with Saturday events including show and sale and display are open to the public. For more information or to become a member for only $25, contact the RWCS business office at 800-977-7927, e-mail membership@redwingcollectors.org or log on to www.redwingcollectors.org or call 800-977-7927.
 

 

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Brown vase small vase

Question:
i have a piece of pottery a small green vase 3 1/2 inchs tall and 2 inchs accross bottom of it it has weird markings on bottom .someone said it was a pisgah forest ive never herd of that any way also its weird like it has a piece of clay sticking out of bottom and some glaze on bottom by marking maybe its a messed up piece any help would be great thanks donna in fl age,maker,value

Answer: I think Pisgah Forest is correct. Not a high dollar item, value around 15.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Green vase with marking on bottom

Question:
i have a piece of pottery a small green vase 3 1/2 inchs tall and 2 inchs accross bottom of it it has weird markings on bottom .someone said it was a pisgah forest ive never herd of that any way also its weird like it has a piece of clay sticking out of bottom and some glaze on bottom by marking maybe its a messed up piece any help would be great thanks donna in fl age,maker,value. Thank you Donna

question from: darroyo13@cfl.rr.com emailed for more info and a picture

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10 gallon brich leave crock with band

Question:
I have had this 10 gal. crock for years now. I got it at an auction and I believe I paid about $30-40 for it as it has some cracking. I have just used it for decoration and that is probably all its value is with the cracks in it. I have included pictures. It looks like I can only include one photo, so there are 3 places with cracks. One on the front center starting at the top. one on the side that is inside going halfway down. The last is inside across the bottom and up the side an inch or so. The inside diameter is about 14" and the height is about 16". In the circle it does say Union Stoneware Red Wing, Minn. Thank you for your opinion
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Red Wing Stoneware brown pig

Question:
Hi I am looking for a brown Red Wing Stoneware pig. There is one on Ebay now but Ouch!!!!. Anyway, when I was a little boy, My Grandmother bought me one from the Estate of her Mother and through some disreputable people, I lost it. I have been trying to find one to replace the memory—any suggestions as to where I could purchase one? I hate auctions because I WANT IT NOW!!! (OK, I am still six years old!!! LOL) Thanks for whatever help/advice you could give Sincerely Bob Nelson
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