Monthly Archives: April 2010

Albany Slip jug and “Red, White, and Blue Apple Cider” Jug

Question:
I have two brown stoneware jugs with no information on their origin. The smaller of the two has some raised writing around the top that I can’t make out. The larger jug doesn’t have any markings. I got these because they are similar in color and form and I liked the way they look together. I would love to have info on whether they might be Red Wing? Or any other pottery you’re familiar with? I apologize for the darkness of the pictures. The dark color of the jugs soaked up the color. Thanks, Sandy

P.S. I came across a white stoneware jug that advertised (in blue lettering) "Red, White, and Blue Apple Cider" from Baldwin, GA. The top was unglazed and rough while the bottom portion was glazed. Does this sound familiar? Sorry I don’t have pics, but I passed this one up and didn’t purchase it.

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5 gallon Red Wing Crock

Question:
I have a 5 gallon red wing pottery crock with the 5 in blue the the big red wing and then info on the front. It has a chunk missing around the rim. What does that do to value and can it be fixed? Thanks Julie
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Brush ware pot

Question:
I am sending a side view picture of the container I ask you about in the earlier email. Rita

thanks for the pic, it was most helpful.

steve n rose

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6 gallon red wing crock

Question:
Hello; I came across a ceramic grey color, Has the number 6 on and below a wing and below that an oval seal. In the seal is Red Wing under scored or a line then it has Union Stoneware Co.and under that Red Wing, Minn. It has no cracks that I can see. It is 14 1/2"tall and has an opening of 12". I don’t have a way as of yet to get a picture of it. Would you be able to tell me if it is a Red Wing? Thanks Karin

 

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6 gallon Red Wing Union Stoneware Ice Water Cooler

Question:
Hi I Just bought an acreage in NE Iowa and found many old crocks in one of the buildings but this one has really caught my eye. It is in great condition. The glaze looks like the day they put it on. At the top it reads 6 ‘im guessing 6 gallon’ ,then bellow that is says Ice Water, then it has the Redwing, then bellow that is has a blue oval the says union stoneware co. Red Wing, MINN, and has a hole at the bottom for a spiket but it is missing. This is a very nice piece and i cant find anything on the internet that looks like it. Im going to try and get some pictures this week. Thanks Alex
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Brushed Ware vase with bottom mark, shape 128

Question:
This vase was found in a barn. What is the time frame it was made. Has it any value. I haven’t found anything like it on any of the red wing pottery sites. Thanks, Rita

Answer: Hi Rita

it’s brushed ware, shape #128. It dates to around 1930. Value is around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Village Green Cup and Saucer

Question:
I recently received a set of Bob White dinnerware, service for approx. 10. The cups don’t match the rest of the pieces. A picture is for your review. I will be listing some of the pieces of Bob White on ebay. I just need help in identifying this cup color. Thank you for your consideration and courtesy. bj martin
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Red Wing 794 vase yellow, bowl with flowers, and beater jar

Question:
A few years back I obtained a few different pieces of Red Wing after always having mostly churns,crocks and jugs One of the items is a yellow vase about 6 1/2 in high with Red Wing and 794 stamped on the bottom – it is smooth with a raise area on both the front and the back of the vase with some smooth ridges on the sides and the middle.

I also have what looks like a serving bowl with flowers and leaves on it- it says RedWing and handpainted on the bottom of the bowl-drk pink flowers with small blue bell type flowers and green/dk pink leaves and its about 8 1/2 in wide and abt 9 in long.

Tthe last piece was a Beater Jar – Eggs- Cream – SAlad DRessing on the font of it-4 1/2 in tall. Thanks for any info you can share with me. Brenda

Art Pottery answer: Hi Brenda

could you check the number on the vase for me? it doesn’t match up with anything I have. the other 2 questions are dinnerware and stoneware, I will get them forwarded on to the right experts. thanks, steve n rose

Dinnerware answer: Red Wing made nearly 100 dinnerware patterns and many of them featured floral designs. From the description this is likely a nappy or vegetable bowl. It might be from the Orleans pattern but such a bowl would be round, not oval. A photo is needed to make a positive ID. You can visit www.RedWingDinnerware.com

Stoneware Answer: Brenda, your Red Wing beater jar was produced in the 1920′s & 30′s. In mint condition, the value today is around $80. Hope this is what you are looking for. Al Kohlman

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