Monthly Archives: October 2010

White Rose Rye Whiskey Jug by the PJ Bowling Liquor Co.St. Paul Minn.

Question:
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me in my research about a pottery jug I picked up at an estate sale. From what little I could find my White Rose Rye Whiskey jug made by the P.J. Bowling Liquor Co. in St. Paul. Minn is made by the manufacturer who later became known as Red Wing. It is a little over 6" tall to the tip of the jug itself. There are a couple of cracks right above the lowest blue decorative band, but to me it looks like something that is more in the finish than something that goes all the way through. Do you have any idea of the history of this piece and the value? Thank you for your help! Sincerely, Cindy Johnston
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Red Wing 750 vase, Belle Kogan’s 100 line

Question:
I inherited a Red Wing vase in an art deco style, marked 750. It’s in a robin’s egg blue color, matte glaze, seems to be perfect condition. Sorry, I don’t have a decent picture. Can you tell me its age and approximate value? Thanks! Patricia

Answer: Hi Patricia

Your vase is part of Belle Kogan’s 100 line, from 1938/39. Value is about 50.00. thanks, steve n rose

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15 gallon Red Wing Crock with holes

Question:
I have a Redwing crock with the #15 on it and it also has two holes in it. One is at the bottom on what looks like the front of the crock and the other is at the top on the side. What are the holes for? Could you give me an estimate of its worth? Thank you for your time. Leisa
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question from: robertsroost@centurytel.net

Question:
I have been given a stoneware cookie jar that is greyish with a flower and leaf pattern and the word cookies in blue. It is about 8 inches high with a metal handle. On the bottom is an embossed maple leaf design with "Manmouth, Ill, usa" inside.
I was wondering when it was made and if you can tell me anything else about it. Thanks
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Incised Peasant Salad Bowl

Question:
I bought a fun Red Wing bowl that is hand painted with dancing Peasants, I believe. It says Red Wing and USA on the back. Was wondering when it was made and what it might be worth, rarity? Thank you, Shayna

 

Answer: Shayna, According to a July 1942 sales brochure, you have an "Incised Peasant" Salad Bowl. It is one of three items available in the Incised Peasant design. The other two are a Cookie Jar and a Munch Jar (low and squat in shape). The bowl is the only piece that is marked Red Wing. All three items were available in three colors: Brown, Green and White. Unlike most Red Wing hand painted pottery, the peasant figures were cold painted (over the glaze). Because the colors are not sealed under the glaze they are easily removed. After 60-some years many of these pieces have lost a considerable amount of their original paint . That appears to be have happened with your bowl as very little of the original paint is visible.

An Incised Peasant Salad Bowl in excellent condition and with intact original paint would be worth $25 to $40, with the white color on the low end and green on the high end. Loss of paint detracts from the value, as do any chips and cracks.

Larry

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