Commemorative Shipping Update

 

Mailed Commemoratives began shipping on Friday, August 5th in small batches. The Commemoraitve Manager expects that all pieces will be out for delivery by the week of August 22nd. They are all shipping via US MAIL.
 
If you do not receive your commemorative by September 1st, contact the RWCS Business office at 800-977-7927 or email: director@redwingcollectors.org
 

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Brittany: lead, food safe, and value

Question:
I have some items that are the Brittany pattern. I have a 12" Chop Plate (Round Platter), Creamer, Round Vegetable Bowl, 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (with lid), 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (no lid). One casserole has crazed glaze. I have three questions:

1. Do they have lead?
2. Are they safe to use for food?
3. What is their approximate value?

Thank you. Carol

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question from: grafton@smunet.net

Question:
My husband was a Red Wing Collector and passed away…I want to sell his Commemoratives which are for the years 1990 to 2003 (14 pieces). He also has a Clay Giants Book 3 in good condition and Red wing Potters & Their Wares Second Edition . Could you give me any idea as to the current value..I want to sell all of them as a package. Thank you very much, Betty Grafton, Spencer, Iowa
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Fondoso Straight Side Pitcher. powder blue

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I am curious wether or not this is an authentic piece of Red Wing pottery and what collection it belongs to? The pitcher is light blue in color and a creamy/white inside. It measures 7 inches high and has a span of 7 in. including the handle. I feel it is in great condition. The leafy stirped pattern is on both sides of the pitcher. On the bottom of the pitcher it states a letter c in a circle followed by Red Wing Potteries Inc. Thank you for any information you might be able to provide. Amy
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75th anniversay ash tray from Red Wing Potteries inc

Question:
I purchased a 75th anniversay ash tray from Red Wing Potteries inc with the Red Wing building pottery pieces on also 1878-1953. Can you giveme any information on this item please. It is a maroon red color. Leonard

 

Answer: Hi Leonard

I think this is the round one, it is fairly uncommon. it could be worth around 300.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing U.S.A. 510

Question:
We would like to know more about this, on the bottom is "Red Wing U.S.A. 510" Thank You Donnetta

 

Answer: Hi Donetta

this is a planter from 1962, I think there were 3 sizes, this one is in the middle. value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing chocolate brown cups and saucers

Question:
I recently purchased a set of chocolate brown cups and saucers with a medium sized coffee pitcher. The cups are all small, handle-less, and have ridges all around.The pitcher has a lid. Redwing usa is printed on the bottom of the pitcher.Thank you for your input Emily
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