Monthly Archives: December 2010

question from: Sandyo74@hotmail.com

Question:
I bought this teapot in a antique store. The tag said "Gold Teapot" There was no other information about it, but since I collect teapots, I bought it! There is no writing on it, no numbers, just a plain teapot that’s a little weird looking. It has a real sharp pointy spout and it feels like it weighs about 5 lbs, but I’m not sure of the exact weight, but it’s heavy! It also has a strange symbol on both sides. It looks to me like a the letter "H" written in cursive and the number "3" written backwards. I just want to know what type of teapot it is. Is it old? Is it worth something? Just wondering! Thank you for your time!
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question from: tjamescarroll@gmail.com

Question:
I have a large (over 70 pieces) collection of 1800 -1910 blue spongeware (bowls, pitchers, plates, cups, mush cups and saucers, etc.) that I would like to sell. It would be terrific to sell as a collection or in pieces. I know the market is down, however, I assume there is still an inherent value to these items. Is there any suggestion as to how to go about this most efficiently? I tried eBay but had lackluster results. Any direction on this is greatly appreciated. The picture attached is only a portion of the collection and I also have brown Bennington ware from the early 20th Century to sell.
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North Star Wax Seal piece

Question:
Picked up this crock. Belive it might be a North Star. It’s 6-1/2" tall, 6-1/4" wide. The top opening is made for a wax sealed lid. Came with no lid. Color Dark brown, Dave
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Smart Set divided vegetable dish

Question:
Hi, I really love the Red Wing Dinnerware. I recently purchased, at an estate sale, a kidney shaped divided dish that is a cream colored base with black and green geometric squares pattern. It is marked with the Red Wing stamp in red. I am trying to find out what the piece is used for and what is the pattern name. I get lots of compliments on it and would love to know more about it including what it’s value is. Can you help please? Terri
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Red Wing Hotel/Restaurant, Ribbon platters

Question:
Hi, I have some oval dinner plates that I believe are Red Wing Hotel / Restaurant platter plates that are in excellent condition. Can you please let me know if that is what they are and what their value may be? Thank you so much for your time, Laura
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question from: jpool17@hotmail.com

Question:
I have a dish I refer to as a clamshell candy dish,but can find no information on it,or a comparable piece.It is aprox: 7"long x 5"wide x 2 1/2"deep.Multicolored and glazed.It is stamped on bottom-Red Wing 659.
Any help would be greately appreciated. John
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2 gallon Red WIng Crock with lid

Question:
We have a #2 redwing crock with lid. The lid has a brown band and a daisy motif around the knob on the lid. It is salt glaze I assume as it is the clear glaze. The wing is large, 4 inches above the oval. What is value? Patricia
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Sponge ware pie plate

Question:
Hello. I purchased this pie plate because I think it is a nice looking piece. I only pd. $18.00 I don’t believe it is old even though it has crazing and wear on the bottom and inside but just thought I would send it for your appraisal. Did Red Wing ever make pie plates such as this? Thanks, Gary
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Tampico Dinnerware

Question:
I recently acquired a partial set of red wing dinnerware. I was wondering about its worth. The set includes 10 cups, 8 saucers and plates, 1 pitcher, a set of salt and pepper shakers and a butter dish, as well as 4 smaller plates and saucers, 1 large serving platter and 1 divided serving dish. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Karen
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