Monthly Archives: August 2011

question from: carolyn_c_vaughan@yahoo.com

Question:
Dear Mr. Kohlmann,

My brother Steve Currence sent you a photo Sunday evening of an 8 gallon Union Stoneware Pottery crock with NO signature red wing stamp. What does this mean? Do we have something rare and valuable here? Or just a worthless freak? We are on pins and needles waiting to find out!

It is really great that the Red Wing Collector’s Society offers a service where the general public can get opinions about Red Wing Pottery from knowlegeable experts like you.

So thank you in advance for the time you will spend evaluating our crock. It is a part of our deceased mother’s estate. She grew up on a small dairy farm in southwestern MN and HER mother used to make old-fashioned dill pickles in it.

Best regards,

Carolyn Vaughan

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Quartette beverage server and Red Wing USA 415 dish

Question:
I would like to know date, design, name of red color and value of this matching Red Wing coffee server and scalloped dish. Dish is marked ‘Red Wing USA 415′ Coffee server lid has tiny chip under edge (not visible when lid is on) and hairline crack as a result; ‘tab-like’ handle on lid was broken off mid-way and re-glued slightly off-center (ugh!). Condition is excellent otherwise. Would like to sell both. Looks like ‘Lotus’ coffee servers I’ve seen in other colors, shown without the dish. Thank you! Kathy
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5 gallon red wing crock with large wing

Question:
What is the value of a pre 1915 5 gallon red wing crock with large wing, Prominent Red Wing 5 in blue, no handles, "Red Wing Union Stoneware, Red Wing Minn", in oval. I believe I have seen one exactly like this on antiques roadshow appraise for a high amount. I would just like a little more info and to know which of the 5 gallon crocks is the rarest and highest price. Thank you. Jacob
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Hazel Pure Food Co. stoneware crock

Question:
We came across a beutiful piece of stoneware at a clients estate sale. It is from Hazel Pure Food Co. In some research i have done i have seen some similar butter crocks that are Red Wing, but i do not see any mark on the bottom that shows RWSCo or any other mark identifying it as Red Wing. Is this a red wing piece? Steve
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Sponge Band Mixing Bowl, 7 inch

Question:
Hi, I would like to know your estimate on what I think is called a sponge band mixing bowl. It is in good to very good condition, measures 7 3/8" x 4 1/4", has a small, cross shaped crack (photo) extending from the rim to inside the bowl, 2 small chips around the base and some raised areas contained in the glaze(photo)around outside of the bowl. There is no advertising. I would very much appreciate your evaluation. Thank you. Dee
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Red Wing Magnolia Vase

Question:
I bought this beautiful vase at an auction, only knowing it was a Red Wing piece, later learning that it’s from the magnolia series. It is 10 1/2 inches tall and 4" in diameter, larger than most magnolia pieces I’ve seen since buying this one. It is in perfect condition. What is its value? Thank you, Ann

Answer: Hi Ann

the magnolia line was pretty popular, with a lot of different shapes. This one is worth around 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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