Monthly Archives: June 2011

2 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler

Question:
Hi Redwing collectors, I am about to attend a upcoming auction and noticed they had a redwing cooler. The description on the web site is poor, (in fact they list it as a butter churn) It appears to be 2 gall in good condition and has the water spout..no lid sadly. I found one on ebay which was fairly similar which sold for $1700. I am thinking of bidding for it, what do you think? Maybe $500 to $600? I would value your expert opinion before I go spending my hard earned cash. Many thanks in advance. David
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Red Wing 1165

Question:
I think this vase is very pretty, but know nothing about it. Can anyone tell me a little about it? It has Red Wing 1165. written on the bottom. Lori

Answer: Hi Lori

this is part of a line from 1943. sometimes the glaze is a color, like yours. Value is around 40.00. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 894 vase

Question:
I have what i think is a vase. it has "Red Wing" 894 on the bottom. it is a light green color. MIke

Answer: Hi Mike

it is a vase, this came in 3 sizes, this is the smallest. it was made in 1939, value is around 35.00. thanks, steve n rose

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20 gallon redwing crock with the 6″ wing

Question:
I have inherited a 20 gallon redwing crock with the 6" wing, with handles and the wire wooden handle going through the crock form in mint condition. Date stamp looks like it says Dec 1912. No chips or cracks. I am wondering what the value of this is. Cindy
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3 sponge bowls

Question:
We have 3 bowls that we were told was redwing and we have some doubts. The measurements are 11" in diameter on the large bowl and 5 " diameters on the smaller bowls. The large bowl is smooth sided and the smaller bowls have a band around them about 3/4" from the lip of the bowl. The small bowls are marked with the nbr 5 and the large bowl has no mark or impressions on it. Would really appreciate your help. Thank you, Maddy
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20 gallon Red Wing cooler / crock with spigot

Question:
I have a 20 gallon Red Wing cooler / crock with spigot. I believe it dates to around 1890, but have recently received information indicating that it might be more from around 1909-1919 based on the glaze and the big red wing. Could you please help me in dating this piece and perhaps what it might be worth. I inherited from my Dad who had it from when he and mom inherited Grandma’s antique store some years ago. This wonderful cooler/crock measures 20 ¼ inches in overall height, the base is 18 ¾ inches in diameter, the top is 19 inches from outside rim to outside rim and 16 7/8 inches from inside rim to inside rim. This crock/cooler weighs approximately 50 pounds. I believe it has a salt glaze to it and aside from the oxidation on the brass spigot and the fitting (or seal) for the hole (spigot) needing to be replaced, there are only a couple of small cracks visible and they are NOT through and through just surface cracks. I remember years ago this cooler used to have a lid, but unfortunately, it did get broken. Anything you could tell me about it would be most helpful. Thank you, Connie
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