Monthly Archives: February 2009

3 gallon water cooler with spigot

Question:
it was in my grandmothers school house in eureka mt when she started school in 1926. its 12 in. tall by 10 in. in diameter has the number 3 on the front, says water cooler in blue the red wing symbol a steel spiqgot no cracks handles are rusty but good the glaze looks fresh and shinny but i dont have the lid would like to know the value and were possibly to get a period correct lid thank you :ROD
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50 gallon Red Wing Crock

Question:
This 50 gal crock was used to cure meat in a No Dak farm house before REA. It has no cracks or chips. We want to sell it. What is the approx value and how should it be sold to insure maximum return? Delivering the crock to Red Wing, to a sale or dealer, is not a problem for us.
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Horn of Plenty ,539

Question:
SORRY I DO NOT HAVE A PHOTO. MATTE GREEN VASE 7.5"TALL-5"DIAMETER.CORNOCOPIA,OR HORN OF PLENTY,TO ME IT KIND OF LOOKS LIKE A TORNADO ESPECIALLY SINCE ON THE DAY I PURCHASED IT TEN TORNADOS HIT GEORGIA.ON THE BOTTOM USA & THE NUMBER 539. NO PERIODS BETWEEN THE "USA" & IT APPEARS THAT THE "S" IS LOWER THAN THE "U" & "A",A LINE IS UNDER THE 539.NO # SIGN, NO SIZE OF VASE.A VERY LIGHT GREEN, NOT SHINY OR GLOSSY.I AM GOING CRAZY TRYING TO FIGURE THIS ONE OUT.I’D APPRIECIATE ANY HELP.THANK-YOU

Answer: Hello, the numbers and description don’t match anything Red Wing made. Sorry we can’t be of more holp. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon jug, Red Wing Stoneware

Question:
I have a Redwing Stoneware Co. jug, with a 5 on the front. It is about a foot and a half tall and a foot diameter on the base. I have had this for a long time. Wondering what the pricing on it would be estimated at? If needed, I can send a picture. Thanks.
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Magnolia Vase 1218

Question:
I just bought a vase that stands 9&1/4 inches high, has two small handles near the top, cream matt glaze with a magnolia looking flower and leaves on the front. It is marked 1918 (I think-it’s hard to read) Red Wing USA. It has no chips or cracks, just some light crazing. What can you tell me about it? Thanks.

Answer: Hi, It’s actually 1218, from the Magnolia group of 1946. Popular style, there are 2 different timeframes for this pattern and glaze. Value is around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hobby Shop Friar Tuck Cookie jar, marked JY

Question:
I have What I believe to be a Red Wing, Friar Tuck cookie jar. Measures 9-1/2" tall is 5 colors (white, brown, biege, yellow with gray eyebrows). Has the initials "JY" on the bottom of the jar and the lid both. Condition is fairly rough where the lid rubs against the jar. Four small rub areas on the bottom of the lid. Three small chips at non contact areas. Haven’t been able to find any info on this size or color, any information will be helpful and appreciated. Thank you.
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Red Wing Flower bowl, 1304

Question:
We were given a unique flower bowl in 1955 as a wedding gift. Itis about 8"by 12",oval, black glaze, with the #1304 and Red Wing USA on back. Is this an unusual piece and is what is its value? It’s in perfect condition and a great piece of art.

Answer: Hello, this bowl was designed in 1947, but made for several years. Fairly common, it’s value is around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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6gallon Brich Leaf crock

Question:
We have a #6 stoneware crock with 2 connected leaves labeled Union Stoneware Co Red Wing Minn in an oval medallion under the leaves. It has no cover and no other marking but is in perfect condition. The color of the leaves is light to medium blue (not the dark blue I have seen online). We inherited it and have no idea about the age or value but would love to know whatever you can tell us about it. Thank you. Paula

PS It has what you have marked as the "Union oval"

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