Monthly Archives: May 2010

2 gallon Red Wing Potteries Crock

Question:
My mother is 96 and moving out of the home where she has lived for many years. In the basement we found a Red Wing pot that she says she got from her mother. It’s 9 3/4" high, 9 1/2" wide, straight sides, has a scrolly "2" on the side and under that is the red "Red Wing" insignia and under that, in an oval it has

Red Wing

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Potteries, Inc

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Red Wing, Minn.

There are no scratches, chips or cracks in it. We are curious to know if this has any monetary value. Thank you for any information you can provide. Thanks Judie

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Lexington Pattern Want list?

Question:
In 1977 we purchased approxmately 50 pcs. of the "Redwing, Lexington" pattern. My wife’s love and taste for glass patterns have changed in the last few yeare and I was wondering if there was a WANT LIST, compiled by members or collectors of patterns and pcs. that are needed to complete or add to their collections. We are interested in finding a new home for this lovely pottery. Thank You, David
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Red Wing 650 bud vase, Owl Shape

Question:
We have a green owl vase marked Red Wing USA 650. Can you give us information about it? Thanks, DeAnn

Answer: Hi DeAnn

He’s a fairly rare bird, made in 1959. Value is around 150.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Damask Dinnerware set

Question:
I just purchased a nearly full set of Damask dinnerware at an estate sale in Albuquerque for $100. It’s in great condition – just one small chip on a bowl.

13 dinner plates
12 bread plates
3 smaller bread plates
12 cups with 13 saucers
5 finger bowls
8 bowls
2 larger 8" bowls (one has a small chip)
1 large platter;
2 split casseroles
1 creamer
1 suger
salt and pepper
butter dish

How much would this set be worth? And, I plan to use for everyday ware. Is it OK to wash in the dishwasher? Thanks Kate

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Reed Pattern creamer from the Gypsy Trail line, teal glaze

Question:
Pictured item is 3.75 inches tall at the top of the handle and 3.5 inches at its widest point. It is turquoise in color (I think). Need to be cleaned but cannot find any chips or cracks. There is crazing in the light colored inside but not seeing any on the outside of the piece. The base is 2 inches across and "REDWING" is imprinted on the base as well. Interested in age and value. Will an e-mail be sent with link when answer is posted? I hope so. Thanks you for your time and having a site like this. Joel
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Red Wing 154

Question:
Red Wing Vase # 154 in dark teal green glaze. no imperfections. Number is clearly marked on the bottom, Grecian style with handles. I would like to sell it but do not know how much it is worth. Thanks Nancy

Answer: Hi Nancy

there are two sizes of the 154, a 12", and 9 1/2". Value is around 150.00 for the 12", and 110.00 or so for the smaller version. thanks, steve n rose

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