Question:

Good Morning,

I am in possession of a Redwing crock that looks nothing like the items I have seen on your website or any other Redwing sites.  I am interested in knowing if this is an authentic Redwing piece.  I could not figure out how to get into your blog to ask the question so I’m taking the liberty to attach some photos of the item and hoping you will help me.  Unlike the other Redwing pieces it does not have the redwing icon on the stoneware.

Thanking you in advance,

Tracey

Answer:

Tracey, you have a Red Wing Steam Table insert.  These steam table inserts were used in restaurants to keep food hot before serving.   Value in perfect condition is $40 to $50.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I recently bought a no 3 redwing perfection filter, it has a square label on the front saying perfection filter and directions for use on the back, It is also banded on top an bottom. I have seen success filters in the past but am having trouble finding anything on this one, any help as to rarity year value?

Thanks Jamey

Answer:

Jamie, you have the newer Red Wing Perfection Filter.  Also, you have the top of the filter system.  The bottom on this style is usually found with a pantry jar wing on them.  In fact, this Perfection filter had a newer filter mechanism in it and the style is that of the Gray Line Pantry jars.  If you had the bottom to complete the set and it was in perfect condition, the value is between $600 to $800 for the set.  Just having the top, the value would be less than half as no one wants to purchase just half of a Perfection Filter.  Also if they would have the bottom, collectors want a perfect match, so this becomes a tough sell with finding someone with the perfected match bottom.  Your Red Wing Perfection Filter was produced in the late 1930′s.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have this 4 gallon beehive jug. Can you tell me what it is worth?

Answer:

a 4 gallon birch leaf beehive in perfect condition is around $800.   They were produced between 1895 & 1906.   Al

Question: I have had these custard for quite some time and would like to know more about them.

Answer:

this Red Wing Gray Line or Spongeband Custard bowl is valued today between $225 & $275 in perfect condition.  They were produced in the late 1920′s and into the 1930′s.  Al