Monthly Archives: July 2011

Provincial Ware pot with lid #20, usage question

Question:
I found a beautiful Red Wing Provincial Ware pot with lid #20 at a thrift store and was excited to cook in it …until I noticed some very small cracks in the bottom (just along one side of the slight dome). The cracks are only visible on the outside bottom but do not affect the red brown glaze on the inside. My intention is to use this item for cooking by the method of soaking it in water, adding ingredients and starting it in a cold oven. Is this a bad idea? I can return it and continue hunting for more intact treasures. Please advise…or can I repair it?? Thanks. Christine
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Red Wing Cigarette Box

Question:
I have a box with pears and birds on it and am unsure if it is a cigarette box or a playing card box. it is marked Red Wing on the bottom and it is cool. I was wondering what it is and what it is worth Bob

Answer: HI Bob

this is a cigarette box, from 1956. Value is around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Gentleman caller standing next to hydrant figure, Charles Murphay

Question:
What can you tell me about a Charles Murphy. Figurine of a gentleman caller with hat in hand and bouquet behind back standing by hydrant? In terms of rarity and value. Thank you in advance for your time looking to response. Lisa

Answer: Hi Lisa

These usally sell for around 100.00 or so, some of the hand decorated ones will bring a bit more. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 820 vase

Question:
I purchased this vase recently and wanted to know it’s value. The bottom says Red Wing 820 and it is about 12 inches tall. It is pink inside and lt blue outside. I have seen smaller vases that have the same shape but never this size. Do you know what year it may have been made? Helen

Answer: Hi Helen

this form is from the late 30′s-early fourties. There are 4 different sizes of this shape, from 4 1/2" to yours. Value is around 65.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Lotus Bronze dinnerware, stain removal

Question:
This is not an identification question, as I know the pieces I have recently inherited from my mother are the Red Wing Lotus Bronze dinnerware. My question is: how to clean them? These pieces were stored for many years in a basement then garage while wrapped in newspaper, and now the interiors of some have some kind of speckled, dark stains. Not sure if it’s a type of mold or some chemical discoloration. Any suggestions? Wash in white vinegar? Thank you, and glad to discover you today! Diane
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Magnolia pattern teapot

Question:
I have a short, long tea pot with lid. (about 5"x 10"). It says REDWING on the bottom and I believe it it the Magnolia pattern. The pot is light gray/green and the lid has the magnolia pattern on it. It’s in excellent condition-was in shrink wrap since 1963 when we moved. It was my parents and I believe it was a wedding gift in 1950. Martha
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