Monthly Archives: May 2010

Nokomis Glaze

Question:
Hello, A friend just showed me this vase that her husband bought her years ago. She wishes to sell it and I wish to purchase it from her for a reasonable price. It is 10 3/8" tall. The glaze has a "frosted" look. The inside is white with the glaze colors "dripping" down inside about 1" – 1 1/2". The picture shows the color pretty accurately. The bottom has a circular blue stamped mark "RED WING ART POTTERY". There are no flaws that I can find. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks Bill

Answer: Hi Bill

this dates to around 1930, Nokomis is the glaze name. Pretty popular today, value is around 225.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Dinnerware pattern indentification

Question:
I HAVE A SET OF RED WING DISHES THAT ARE OLD. BUT I NEED HELP IN FINDING OUT ABOUT THEM AND HOW MUCH THEY ARE WORTH.THE CUPS ARE BLACK ON THE OUTSIDE AND SQURE IN SHAPE,THE PLATES ARE ALMOST SQUARE WITH A LAREFLOWER(COULD BE A MAGNOLIA)WITH BLACK GREEN AND BROWN LEAVES TOO. THEY SAY "RED WING POTTERY" IN AN OVAL SHAPE ON THE BACK WITH "HAND PAINTED" AND A BIG R W IN THE MIDDLE.AT THE BOTTM OF THE OVAL ON EACH SIDE IT LOOKS LIKE A SMALL NUMBER OR MARK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. JOYCE WILLIAMSON
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Red Wing 610, Belle Line, Belle Kogan designer

Question:
I sent in a question now two weeks ago and haven’t seen it answered. It had to do with a 2-3 gallon potter, it is light green with yellow inside, and the marking on the bottom is Red Wing, U.S.A., 610. Just want to know the time line and what it might be worth. Thanks. Bill

Answer: Hi Bill

we did get you answered, it’s part of the Belle line, circa 1964. value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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12 gallon birch leaf crock, Minnesota Stoneware, and lid photo

Question:
I have a #12, 2-birch leaf in black ink crock. The 12 was printed-stenciled on, but there is no label of who manufactured this item. I’ve checked everywhere on the crock for any markings with no success. The 2-birch leaf resembles that of the Union Stoneware Co. logo. Is this a counterfeit product? It’s in good condition, it has a flaw-crack I believe came from the manufacturing process otherwise no cracks found inside or outside of the crock. The lid does have a crack and has been chipped. It also has no label. Can you tell me who manufactured this crock? What is its worth, It’s history, It’s age,Why no label? M. Terao
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Pair of 60 gallon Red Wing Crocks with lids

Question:
I came accross these red wing crocks and I was wondering if I could get an estimated value on these 2 60 gallon Red Wing Pottery crocks. One of them has a hairline from the top that extends about half way down. The other seems not to have any hairlines but a few small pits. Both lids are not in as good of condition as the crocks however they are still in 1 piece. Both have hairlines but one of them has a hairline about halfway across so I’ve been extra careful with it. The spigots are still in good condition on each crock and after many years the inside nuts were easily removed by hand to clean the crocks. I am not aware of any repairs to the crocks or lids ever. Kevin
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5 gallon Red Wing Dome Top Jug

Question:
I have a 5 Gallon jug that was handed down to me. It has the cork still in it. No cracks or chips. I noticed the #5 in not on the side like all the others Ive seen online.Its on the top. Hope the picture helps..Could this be the rare one worth MILLIONS??? haha!! Thanks Dan
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Convention Education Session Information

34th Annual National Convention

"Acres and Acres of Red Wing"

July 8-10, 2010

Red Wing, MN

Red Wing, Minn – The Red Wing Collectors Society Education Manager, Glenn Beall has released the 2010 Convention Education Day information.

The 2010 Convention is the premier event for Red Wing collectors of all levels to come and network and learn about all things Red Wing. In addition to sessions on the Red Wing Pottery Dump, Stoneware Fakes, and Dinnerware, the Glenn Beall has expanded the Convention with sessions on North Dakota and Watt Pottery.

"We hope that these sessions will expand our members knowledge of other Midwest potteries" said Beall.

Hot off the 2010 MidWinter GetTogether education schedule Beall has also asked Diane Roupe, author of the Blue Ribbon Cookbook, to present on using Red Wing Crocks to make kraut and pickles along with safe canning procedures.

Here are the links to help you plan your 2010 Convention Educational Seminar session plans:

Session Schedule

Session Descriptions & Speaker Bios

The Red Wing Collectors Society Convention is held each year at Red Wing High School in Red Wing, MN. The 3 day conference has a members only auction, education sessions, show and sale, and so much more. Visit the Convention Event Page to learn more.

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