Monthly Archives: September 2009

Falconer Stoneware flask

Question:
I have a small flask type jug, it’s about 5/6 inches across(round) and about 6/7 inches long and about 2/3 inches width front to back, it fits in the palm of my hand, it has a leather strap knotted on each side and a cork on top, on the front it has a blue bird w/small leaves and on back it says falconer stoneware red wing in a circle around a blue wing. whats the value and age of this? Laurie
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Golden Viking- color varation

Question:
I spoke to a very helpful lady from Red Wing Collectors this evening who instructed me to provide this picture of the Red Wing plates I recently acquired. I believe the pattern is Golden Viking, but the coloration may indicate a varaition or possible "lunch hour" plate. I have a 40+ set of plates, bowls, etc and among the set their is some pretty distinct variation between green/yellow/gold colors.

Chip Dip
Creamer
3 serving bowls large to small:
8 dinner plates
8 salad plates
6 nappy
7 saucers, no cups
9 cereal bowl
12-14 in platter
6 – 8 platter
8 small plates

Any help with identification, date of production and value would be much appreciated. Thanks! Glenway

 

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question from: christine.huband@virgin.net

Question:
Um…it wasn’t the 278 I was asking about, but the taller one in the picture.

I posted the orignial question back to unanswered and asked for a picture of the 2nd piece. Hopefully we can clear this one up for her. Stacy

got that cleared up, a Kogan Textura shape, B2100. thanks, steve n rose

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20 gallon crock, with 5 pointed star

Question:
Hi. Did the North Star Pottery only use a salt glaze on their crocks and jugs? I recently saw a 20 gallon crock in plain white glaze marked in blue: 20 inside a 5 pointed star inside a circle. I have no picture at this time. Thanks Don
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Village Green in San Francisco

Question:
I inherited a very large collection of Village Green dinnerware that was originally purchased in 1955 at Gump’s, a San Francisco luxury store. I am considering selling the entire collection, comprised of 16 dinner plates, about 30 small bread and butter plates, 20 saucers, 11 cereal bowls, and a large assortment of serving pieces, plate covers and miscellany. The odd numbers are a result of the loss of one box of items but there are still plenty of pitchers, beverage servers, casseroles, covered and divided vegetable plates and platters. Would you suggest that I sell the collection as a lot or break it up? This was the gentleman’s "rustic ware" for outdoor parties. From what I hear, they were quite some parties! Thank you Sue

 

 

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20 Gallon Double Birch leaf crock

Question:
My husband recently acquired this crock from his father (92 years young!) who for many years used it as a minnow bucket in his basement. It is a 20 gallon crock, glazed in and out with the same off white glaze and marked with the Union Stoneware Co stamp that appears to be used in 1906-1915 according to your website. It has no cracks, but a small "bubble" to the left of the stamp which is visible in the picture. There are a few chips on the rim. Can you tell us if it is valuable enough that we should find a different use for it? Thank you Kristine
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Bob White water cooler without lid

Question:
HI, I recently found a red wing Bob white water cooler at a thrift store,It is in excellent condition except the lid is missing. It has no cracks and has the spigot with it. I saw on your site where you had valued one identical to mine between 500.00 – 750.00. My question is do you know where I may find a lid to with mine? And if not how much is mine worth without the lid? thank you very much, Kaye Weaver
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