Monthly Archives: December 2009

Reed Pieces, Gypsy Trail

Question:
Larry, I collect yellow Reed pieces and I have noticed that there are two distinct plate shapes. One shape I would call the flair shape where the edges go straight out from the center, and the other a tulip shape where the edges turn under at the outer edge. I know that this was made for a about 30 years so there could be a change in style. Do you know the reason for the change and which style belongs to what era? Jody
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4 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

Question:
Could you please give an estimate on the value of this Redwing 4 gallon watercooler. It has a lid,spigot and handles and is in very good condition.It has very minor chips and a hairline crack on the indside. The lid has a chip on it. Tom
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Red Wing 690 bowl, Steroline glaze

Question:
I just found this beautiful scalloped, fluted, footed bowl at Goodwill today. It is about 6 inches tall and has a diameter of nine inches. It is very pale creamy green with greenish-tannish speckles. The bottom is marked Red Wing USA with c 90 below Red Wing.What can you tell me about it? Thank you. Joy

Answer: Hi Joy

this is shape #690, from 1960, it has a stereoline glaze. Value is around 30.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Dutch woman tea pot, Hostess Ware line

Question:
I have a Red Wing pottery piece known as the Dutch woman tea pot and I want to know what is the rarity/desirability and range of possible value? The height is about 7 1/2", width 9", color is mint green, and the condition is good. There is a hair line crack on the front of the tea pot. The number 260 is on the bottom. rarity/desirability and the range w the Dutch
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5 gallon large wing bail handled crock

Question:
Can you tell me the value of my Red Wing crock? Here are the specifics: -5 gallons -Wire bail handles, one is missing the wooden piece. -No cracks -Very clean except for a very small stain inside. The crock is marked with the following: Red Wing/Union Stoneware Co./Red Wing, Minn. Patented Dec 21st 1915 LARGE red wing THANK YOU!
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Art Pottery 768 pitche, Belle Kogan 100 line

Question:
This pitcher was my Mothers but I have no idea where SHE go it. I’m wondering if you can help me identify it’s worth. It says 768 REDWING on the bottom! Diane

Hi Diane

this is from 1939, part of belle kogan’s 100 line. the glaze is called copper, and it has a value of around 65.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Trails West Chapter Meeting at MidWinter

Trails West Chapter Meeting 

MidWinter 2010

Missouri Room, Friday, February 12, 2010

5:30 p.m.

The Trails West Chapter, one of RWCS’ most exciting, diverse (location-wise), and interesting chapters, will have a Chapter Room for gathering, room sales, and our infamous “pot luck,” at MidWinter in Des Moines on 02.12.10. 

The chapter’s “business” meeting will be in the Missouri Room (how appropriate) at 5:30 pm on Friday.  All Trails West Chapter Members please plan to join us for another fun get-together!   We need Y-O-U to exceed our attendance quota of 40+!

Photo from the 2009 MidWinter GetTogether of the Trails West Chapter!

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Red Wing Clam Shell, Stereoline glaze

Question:
I Have a Redwing Clam Shell candy dish. It is multicolored, and in imaculate condition.# 659 on bottom.Thanks for your responce. John.

Answer: Hi John

this dish is done in a stereoline glaze, from around 1960. Value is about 25.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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