Monthly Archives: June 2011

‘Red Wing-R.W. Union S.W. Co. 8 hanging planter

Question:
I have a pair of these planters in excellent condition so I don’t think they are very old. Bottom has hole for drainage and words ‘Red Wing-R.W. Union S.W. Co. 8 ‘Could you please identify the name, age and value? Thank you. Oliver

Answer: Hi Oliver

we call these indian pots, from the brushedware line, circa 1930. this is the smallest of 3 sizes. Value is around 90.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing planter – emailed for other photos

Question:
attached are 3 photos. first 2 is of a compote or small fruit bowl, I was told it was circa 1930s and worth about 85 to 120. It has no chips or cracks and is beautiful. marked RedWing on bottom, number is illegable 2 me. Red Wing was hard to read. The third is a flower pot I purchased at a garage sale, no markings, but oddly enough about 2 years later I found a pestal that matched it accross town. They together stand top of thigh high, waist for someone shorter. Can you tell me the current value for the first item and possiblly if a red wing mold could have played a part in the flower pot and pestal. Teresa
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31 pieces of Smart Set

Question:
I recently bought 31 pieces of Smart Set. I have: salt & pepper Sugar and Creamer 6 dinner plates (3 w/small chips) vegetable bowl (very small chip) relish tray bread plate 2 casserole dishes with black lids and metal stand with burners 2 cups and saucers 1 cup cruette set with stand large pitcher medium pitcher sugar and creamer beverage server lid salad bowl 5 bread and butter (small chips) 2 salad plates (small chips) I would like to sell but I can’t fine prices. Karen
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30 gallon crock with a lid

Question:
I found a 30 gallon crock with a lid. Its in great condition holds water and with the handles in tack. I think the patent says December 21st 1915 but its kinda faded there. The lid has a petal type design. Im wondering If I found something worth selling and what it might be worth? Thanks Jim
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4 gallon butter churn

Question:
I recently purchased a 4 gallon butter churn at a garage sale and can’t find information on the mark on it. I have a feeling it is not every old but I am hoping that you can let me know when it was made. It is labeled RedWing Potteries Inc. Chris

 

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5 gallon salt glaze crock with Red WIng Stoneware Stamp

Question:
Hello I have a 5 gallon crock, I think it is a water jug, with an unusual swirl design on the front. It also had a spigot near the bottom, and above the spigot it is stamped "Red Wing Stoneware Company". I am new to the collecting world, but have not seen this stamp (it is actually more like an engraving) nor the swirled design before. The piece came from my great grandparents farm. My grandpa says he remembers drinking water out of it in the barn, but they used a ladel hanging on the side, not the spigot. It is in great shape, with only a tiny hairline crack on the bottom that is very hard to see unless you look really closely. I am wondering if you could help me with the date, usage and a value. Thanks much! Jess
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