Monthly Archives: March 2009

RWCS creates a Wikipedia page for Red Wing Pottery Industry

Red Wing, Minn.: The Red Wing Collectors Society, the largest collecting club dedicated to the preservation of Red Wing and other American pottery, has started a Wikipedia page for the Red Wing Pottery Industry. The goal of this page is to share Red Wing’s rich pottery history with the world and create more interest in collecting Red Wing stoneware, dinnerware, and art pottery.

Wikipedia is a multilingual, Web-based, free content encyclopedia project. It is written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world. Wikipedia is an ongoing work where anyone can contribute information to its articles at any time.
Over the past several months the RWCS Businesses Office and Laura Beall, RWCS member, have created the framework for the Red Wing Pottery Wikipedia page. In order to develop this page more rapidly, we would like to encourage members to visit the Red Wing Pottery page and add content, pictures, and references.

“We hope that the development of the Wikipedia page will extend the preservation of Red Wing’s rich pottery history into this online media and create interest for new collectors,” said Stacy Wegner, Executive Director, Red Wing Collectors Society.

Wikipedia is very easy to use whether you are a casual or experienced internet user. The editing feature has a number of tutorials and help pages to assist new contributors to Wikipedia. If members are interested in working on this project in detail, you are encouraged to contact the RWCS Business Office or start today.

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 4,500 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.

Wikipedia Page Link

Red Wing Collectors Society Wikipedia Page

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Ardennes Provincial Pattern

Question:
In my Mother’s estate were several pieces of Red Wing Pottery in the "Ardennes" provincial pattern. They are in good condition, but I have no idea as to their possible value. Can you help me? Her collection is: 1 – 12" platter 2 – 10 1/4" plates 4 – 7 1/4" plates 1 – 6" plate 2 – 4 1/2" teacups 1 – 6" saucer 1 – 8" covered casserole, green exterior and handle with white interior. Lid is white with three dimensional green ivy on the lid. The casserole is in particularly good condition. I would appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you.
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5 pottery birds

Question:
Hello – I have five pottery birds that I wonder if they are by Red Wing (see photo). Two have a red glaze, two black, and one a dark green. They have a slot on the bottom as though they were meant to sit on a flower pot. There are no markings. They measure about 2 1/2" long. Thank you for your time.

Answer: They aren’t Red Wing, but pretty cute. I haven’t seen any like it before. Wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 801

Question:
my parents have a red wing ashtray cream colored which is marked xx801 and is 10 inches in diameter. We can’t find one anywhere on the Internet and were wondering when it was made and what it is worth. Thanks for any advice

Answer: There is an 801, from 1963, but it’s a chip/dip piece triangular in shape, I don’t think that’s what you have. A pic would be great, Red Wing made hundreds of ashtrays. thanks, steve n rose

 

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20 Gallon Red Wing Crock

Question:
A friend has a Red Wing 20 Gallon Crock with handles, mint. I know markings determine value, but I don’t know the markings so I am wondering if you could provide a range of what it might be worth. Thank You!
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Lead in Capistrano Dinnerware

Question:
I was hoping to find out if the anniversary capistrano dinnerware had lead in them or not. A friend has a set of the dishes and she was wondering. Thank You for your time and concideration, Lauren
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