Monthly Archives: July 2010

Double Handled chamber pot, albany slip

Question:
My aunt has a small black pottery bowl with swan-neck handles (2) and the bird’s feathered body attached to the sides of the pot. The bottom of the bowl contains only patterns of dots. Could you tell us the maker, use and approximate value? Thank you. Brenda
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Two handled teapot with sunflower and wheat decoration

Question:
I have a piece I am not positive how to describe. It is of the sunflower and wheat pattern. It has two handled "teapots" one atop the other. It has a strainer that lays within the lower pot. The pattern is only on the upper portion. I have only seen the lower portion offered as a "teapot" on line($48.00). I do not believe it is a teapot. The two pieces together stand around 15 inches or so. I dont think the top has a spout. I am going from memory here as my ex will not return it and has been in the family for years. I am looking for a value that I can turn over to my lawyer. Of course dollars will never replace the family value. Hoping you can help me. Thanks so much Susie Snider
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4 gallon Red Wing Crock with bail handles

Question:
I just purchased a red wing crock at a garage sale and want to know the value. The condition is excellent – has the bail handles – 4" red wing – stamped with a number 6 – stamped Patented Dec 2nd 1815 – stamped Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. Redwing, Minn Thanks Kristy
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Red Wing Union Stoneware stamp claificiation

Question:
Al, About three weeks ago I submitted a question about a 2 gallon birch leaf with the ski oval. You mentioned that the ski oval was used from about 1895. I guess I am confused. On the RWCS pages it states that the ski oval was used between 1909-1915? The oval on my crock says "Red Wing Union Stoneware" which in the books says the company used that name between 1906-1936. So did they actually use this name on an oval before the company name change and if they did, Did all three companies use there own name stamps even during the period of 1894-1906 of the "Union Stoneware Company? Thanks Warren.
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Red Wing 1026 vase, Magnolia Group

Question:
I have a red wing vase–marked # 1026 on the bottom–it is 14 inches tall–cream color—please give me info as to the name of the pattern and also ball park price figure— thanks Van

Answer: Hi Van

think this is a 1027, that would match the height. Part of the Magnolia group, from 1940. One of the larger vases in this group. Value is around 130.00. thanks, steve n rose

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