Monthly Archives: December 2009

Red Wing 437 vase

Question:
HHi! I have a question about a piece of pottery that I received from my aunt in Louisiana. I think it’s a vase. It is 7.5 inches high at the highest point. The base is 2.5 inches in diameter, and it’s approx 4 inches wide at the widest point. The color is a satin likie black, slightly metallic (perrhaps?). It’s a semi matte finish. The finish appears flawless, and smooth, and there are no chips, cracks, etc. The bottom reads "Red Wing USA 437". I love it for the color and the fluidity of the form, but I’ve had a couple of people tell me that it could be fairly special. Any information that you could provide would be great! I have other pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/deines/DropBox?feat=directlink Thanks in advance for your help. Dan Deines

Answer: Hi Dan

your vase is from 1955, there are several different forms with this particular style of curved edges. Not a real rare form, but still worth around 35.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Brushed Wre acorn decoration, shape 149

Question:
Hello Experts, This pot has been in my family for over 50 years. It’s marked Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. and is stamped Red Wing, Minn. – is a double handled pot – the pattern is Acorn & Leaves – 7"H x 8"W – is in excellent condition. The color is a dusty teal. Do you know how old it is and what it may be worth. Thanks for your time. Theresa

Answer: Hi Theresa

this is shape #149, from the early thirties, part of the brushedware line. Value is around 100.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Churn – not Red Wing – what could it be?

Question:
Hello Stoneware ecperts — I am in Indiana and need assistance in identifying a stoneware churn/jar. I do not feel it is from Red Wing, since I believe it is from 1830-1850. Though you all may have the facts that I am looking for on this piece. Can you help? I feel it is ca.1830-50 based upon its shape and size, 20-in tall. It is hand-thrown. The glazes are not indicative to Indiana, Illinois — my region, so this is why I am having trouble with identification. Is this a southern piece, perhaps of the Bechams of Georgia. Is this an alkaline glaze? It does not give me enough of a feel to be "turkey droppings" like the Minnesota stonewares have. This glaze is much "gloppier" in my opinion. Could this stoneware be from the Colorado region? There are two marks that are incredibly hard to read. They both are on the lower area down toward the base. They are as follows: a large hand-incised "??34" and then right below it is a hand-incised capital "B." The "B" is about one 1.25-in tall, and the numbers are about .5-in tall. They were not well incised as they are very shallow in the clay and thus did not fire well. Very hard to read… I have attached one photo, although will send additional ones in individual emails. I thank you so much for any and all information you can share. I have had persons here in Indiana relay a varied opinion as to its worth. I have heard $20,000 to $80,000 based upon the region it is from. What is your professional honest opinion as to its worth? Dianna
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