Red Wing Collectors Society Releases List of Stoneware Fakes
by Larry Birks
Red Wing, MN – Red Wing Collectors Society member Larry Birks was the keynote presenter at the 2011 MidWinter GetTogether in Des Moines, IA last weekend. Birks has spent over a year researching and documenting stoneware fakes found by himself, other RWCS members, antique shops, and auction houses.
The RWCS and Birks felt it was important to publish his list of fakes along with photo examples and a PDF that anyone can download.
If anyone finds additional stoneware fakes, please email the photos and information to the RWCS executive director, Stacy Wegner, director@redwingcollectors.org.
Can you tell me if this is a Red Wing jug? I purchased it on ebay many years ago as a Red Wing jug, but have always wondered if it really is Red Wing. Thank you Shari
I was wondering what year this was made and is it a vase or a pitcher? this stands 11&1/2 inches tall,I don’t know anything about the glaze. There is a rose on the front and a rose on the back. It is in real good condition,just a tiny chip at the top. Lauren
I came across this 4 gallon salt glazed crock in an old barn. I bought it for twenty dollars. It is cracked down the side and along the bottom, but is still intact. I was wondering the value of this neat old crock.(As well as the proper name of the design on the front.) Many thanks. Sarah
I am curious about the age and value of my Red Wing 2 gallon crock. The stamp on the front is "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co." so I know it’s from 1906-1936. The height of the crock is 9.5" and the wing measures 4". There is some pitting all around the crock and one chip on the bottom (see picture). My parents live in Red Wing so I am curious. Thanks. Brenda
I have a Blue Chicken Casserole with warming stand. There is a large chicken and smaller chicken on one side and a medium size chicken on the reverse side. It is marked Red Wing USA on the bottom. What is the vintage and value. Thank you. Anni