Monthly Archives: August 2011

question from: bpitzer@access.k12.wv.us

Question:
I’d like to know if this jardiniere and pedestal is Red Wing Brushware and the value please. It measures just over 22" tall together. The base color is a gray, similar to the color of concrete with a matte green applied color. The flowers look like irises. No markings. There is one small hairline crack with a tiny chip on the rim and some pitting on the inside near the middle where a small hole was drilled to drain the water.
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question from: yss@email.com

Question:
Hello – Can you please tell me whether or not this planter is authentic Red Wing? The impressed number is above the ‘Red Wing’ and ‘U.S.A.’ impressions.
Description:
Cornucopia planter in a cream color with dark brown details and a smooth, satin finish.
The inside is the same creamy, smooth finish.
Scalloped rim and Art Deco styling.
Impressed on the bottom: 1084 ~ Red Wing ~ U.S.A.
Measures 8" L x 4" W x 6" H.
There is crazing throughout the planter.
The top of the planter has a small crack that shows on both sides and is stained.
Soil, possibly stains, inside the planter at the bottom.
Thank you very much,
Jane
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Updated Stoneware Fakes List Released

Red Wing Collectors Society Releases

UPDATED List of Stoneware Fakes

by Larry Birks

Red Wing, MN – Red Wing Collectors Society member Larry Birks was the keynote presenter at the 2011 MidWinter GetTogether. Birks has spent over a year researching and documenting stoneware fakes found by himself, other RWCS members, antique shops, and auction houses.

Today the RWCS and Birks felt it was important to publish the updated list of fakes along with photo examples. (Previous PDF list).

If anyone finds additional stoneware fakes, please email the photos and information to the RWCS executive director, Stacy Wegner, director@redwingcollectors.org.

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Red Wing #430

Question:
What would be the value of a Red Wing #430 in excellent condition? Thanks Norman

Answer: Hi Norman

this dates to around 1956, value is about 50.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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5 gallon Red Wing Crock no oval or handles

Question:
Hello Al, I have a crock which I think is a "Red Wing" it has a red wing in blue and the #5 in red, however it does not have the "Red Wing Union Stoneware Co." signature below. It it is glazed, and has 1 tiny hairline crack on one of the sides of it. Is this a Red Wing? And if so how much might it be worth? Thank you. Rebecca
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Hamms Bear

Question:
I have a Hamms bear bank, it has a boarder on it trying to find out what it’s worth. What the history on the bears, suppose to be a brown, black with out a boarder and with one. Thanks Brenda

Answer: Hi Brenda

most of the Hamm’s bears sell for around 300.00 or so. there are a few variations, brown, for example. condition and paint loss will also vary the selling price. thanks, steve n rose

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Orleans pieces: candle holders, pitcher and casserole

Question:
The following Orleans pieces were donated to our non-profit store and we’d appreciated an estimate of their current value. All are in excellent condition except one candlestick holder has two small chips on its top rim. Thank you. – Teapot with lid, creamer, sugar bowl with lid, 9" tall pitcher, salt and pepper shakers, casserole with cover, pair of candlestick holders (7" wide, 4" tall, one has two chips in top rim). Alison
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