Question:
Hi–
My husband was going to give this bowl to Goodwill. think it’s a 7-inch sponge band bowl. It is in great condition. No cracks. Can you identify the piece, the year and tell me what a fair asking price would be?
Yael
Answer:
Yael, your bowl is a Red Wing Gray Line bowl and was produced in the late 1920′s and into the 30′s. In perfect condition a fair value is around $100. Al Kohlman
Each year the Chapters of the RWCS produce their own commemorative like the national organization. These pieces are also replicas of pieces actually made by the potteries in Red Wing, MN. The pieces are available only to the Chapter members.
The RWCS business office receives these Chapters commemoratives through the annual chapter exchange held at the Annual Business Meeting during the Annual Convention in July. The collection can be viewed at the RWCS business office located in Pottery Place, 3rd Floor, in Red Wing. MN.
To learn more about the RWCS Chapters visit the Chapter Page or the RWCS’s Commemorative Page.
Top Row Left to Right:
Siouxland Chapter: 2011 Beehive Jug with Advertising
45 regular + 3 special produced
The jug features advertising for the Owsley Mercantile in Watertown, SD. They were wholesalers of Red Wing Stoneware; the actual jug is on display in the Red Wing Pottery Museum. The specials were a miniature of the 7 inch shoulder bowls with Owsley Advertising on the bottom.
Produced by: W.A. Painter Pottery Works
Trails West Chapter: 2012 Hex Bowl
49 regulars, 2 specials produced
The regular commemorative is yellow and the specials were blue and white sponge. The advertising in the bottom “Mix with us Trails West Chapter 2002- 2012” commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Chapter.
Produced by: W.A. Painter Pottery Works
Iowa Chapter: 2012 10 gallon Birch Leaf Crock with Advertising
170 regulars, 5 specials
The replica features the advertising from J.B Dakin General Merchandise Johnson’s Cider Vinegar A Specialty of Schaller, IA.
Produced by: W.A. Painter Pottery Works
Indiana Red Wingers: 2012 Saffronware Mixing Bowl with Advertising
25 regular, 2 specials produced
The bowl features banding around the middle and the advertising “It Pays to Mix with Indiana Wingers 2012” on the bottom of the bowl.
Produced by: Strawtown Pottery
Wolverine Chapter: 2012 Threshing Jug with Advertising
24 regular + no specials produced
A replica of the Browarski and Abel …Sole Owners of Houghton Club Rye threshing jug from Houghton, MI. This threshing jug is a “big beauty” because of the front AND back stamped seven line advertising oval and four birch leaves.
Produced by: W.A. Painter Pottery Works
Bottom Row Left to Right:
Sunshine State RedWingers: Sponge Bird Bath
21 regular + no specials produced
This is spongeware 2-piece bird bath. The base includes the chapter logo.
Produced by: W.A. Painter Pottery
Golden State Red Wing Chapter: 25 gallon Salt Glaze Jug
55 regulars, 5 specials, 5 hostess gifts produced
The commemorative is to recognize the 25th Anniversary of the Chapter (1986 – 2011). In addition to the specials which were blue and white, the Chapter also made hostess pieces without the logo.
Produced by: Robinson California Pottery
Gopher Chapter: 2012 1 gallon Brown top Jug
50 regulars, 1 special
The brown top hand turned jug features a US mapping with markings for Red Wing, New York and Cuba and the “Saving for a Wet Day”. The bank has a fired-shut cork. Coins were placed in the bank through the slit in the top of the jug. To retrieve your money, you had to break the jug. The special was an all-white jug.
Produced by: Jasper Bond
Siouxland Chapter: 2012 Gypsy Trail Plain Pattern Duck Ashtray
24 regular + 3 specials
This commemorative is a replica ashtray from the Gypsy Trail Pattern shape 143 and was made from 1937 to 1938. The commemorative came in wood box. The specials are the same piece but glazed white.
Produced by: Reiver LLC
Wisconsin Chapter: 2011 Salt Glaze Pitcher with paper label advertising
24 regular + no specials produced
The commemorative features a paper label from The Bengal Mustard Company from Middleton, Wis. The specials were all different color combinations.
Produced by: Cambridge Stoneware Co.
Lewis & Clark Chapter: 2011 Brown Top Fancy Jug
24 regular + no specials produced
The commemorative includes advertising from the Atlantic Bar in Butte, MT. The bar claimed to be the longest bar in the world from 1939 to 1969.
Produced by: Artists in the Park
Southwest Red Winger: Sponge Band Batter Bowl
29 regular + 1 specials produced
The bowl is 1/3 ORIGINAL SIZE and has the chapter logo in the bottom. The special commemorative has an all sponge decoration.
Produced by: Artists in the Park
Question: What are these trays worth and what is the pattern?
Answer: these are from the Iris pattern and are consider supper trays. A 10.5 inch Iris supper tray is worth $30 to $40.
Larry
Question:
Would you be able to tell me the history and what the logo says, time period? Thank you Carlo
Answer:
The photo shows a cup and saucer from the Blossom Time dinnerware pattern, one of the many patterns made in the Concord shape. Blossom Time was produced from 1950 to 1955. There is no logo in the photo, so I am unable to address that question. Value for a Blossom Time cup and saucer in excellent condition is $8 to $12.
Larry
Question:
Hello,
I have been reading your website and have encountered several Red Wing USA 1096 leaf vases, but all are different color from mine.
Mine has the same markings but is a medium blue with a soft patina, and a cream colored inside. The leaves on the outside are edged in the cream color and the leaves are raised relief. It is a very graceful piece and in perfect condition. No chips or cracks. What can you tell me about this, including value? I have loved this since my grandmother used it.
Thank you,
Sue
Answer: Hi Sue
this design is from 1941. There were around a dozen or so different glaze colors that year, so you will find it done in many different glazes. Value on this is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
Question:
Hello, I have found the website and advice to be very insightful and interesting! I was cheering for the people that found great pieces and was a little sad for those who got fake pieces.
Would you please help me identify this piece? I see no handles, it is about 36 pounds and is from one outside lip to the other about 15 1/2 in across the opening, about 16 inches tall.
As you can see, it says ‘union stoneware co. Redwing, mn.’ The 10 very visible and as I have learned, this piece has what is considered the larger wing. The only flaws I have found: pock mark? inside bottom that does not go all the way through, hair lines only on the inside bottom-these do not go all the way through, a small chip on lower outside bottom (all pictured).
After searching the site for about an hour and learning a great deal, I was unable to find an identical match (though there were many close ones).
Could you please help me determine the date and value? I could not locate date stamp.
Thank you so very much,
Carol
Answer:
Carol, you have an early piece of zinc glazed Red Wing. It is a 10 gallon Red Wing crock with a six inch wing and has the 1st Red Wing oval (called the ski oval). It is marked very nicely by the way. It was produced between 1909 & 1915. With the spider hairline on the bottom and the small chip (but with excellent markings) the value would be between $125 & $150. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman
Question:
The attached pictures & descriptions below are in addition to the e-mail I just sent you – we were inquiring about 8 pieces total:
Thank you!
Jon & Nanci
The attached pictures & descriptions below are in addition to the e-mail I just sent you – we were inquiring about 8 pieces total:
1. Storage jar with lid (not sure if it’s Red Wing), stamped “20” in the lid. The lid is in excellent condition, one small hairline on the rim not visible in the picture. 7 ½” high.
2. Large red wing blue bowl, bottom stamped “12”, 12” diameter
3. Green brushware small bowl/ash tray (purchased for $12 in Maine!)
4. Green brushware vase, 6” tall
Thank you!
Jon & Nanci
Answer:
I got the following answer back on the two art pottery pieces from Steve and Rose:
the brushware bowl is redwing, value around 50.00 or so. The vase may be, both western and redwing made the Heron vase. Value on the vase is around 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
This is Al Kohlman’s response on your stoneware pieces:
Jon & Nanci, the first stoneware piece is a Bailed Packing Jar. It looks to be Red Wing, but not being signed in could be from a different pottery. Either way, with no decoration, advertising or signed, the value is quite low. $15 to $20.
Your second stoneware piece is called a Milk Pan. Even though blue is the best color to find it in, not be signed keeps the value low. $10 to $15. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hi, I’m hoping you can help me! I’m getting my grandparents home cleaned out and came across several red wing pieces. The ones I’m really having trouble pricing are items from the Desert/Fancy Free line. I have 8 supper trays (I think that’s what they’re called – like sectioned plates?) and 4 cups. From the research I’ve tried to do, it appears these are fairly rare and collectible. Do you have any price estimates on these pieces? I appreciate any information you can provide me with.
Jaclyn
Answer:
The cactus-themed Desert pattern is very popular with collectors and not easy to find. Desert supper tray are scarce. Value for a supper tray in excellent condition is $50-60. The cup is worth around $25 in excellent condition.
Larry
Question:
Hello –
I work in the curatorial department of the Wolfsonian-FIU, a museum of art and design in Miami Beach, Florida. We are about to present an exhibition of ceramics in our collection, and plan to include in that show a Red Wing Poultry Drinking Fount and Buttermilk Feeder. I have been having some trouble identifying a date for the feeder that we have, and I am wondering whether there is someone affiliated with the Red Wing Collector’s Society who may be able to offer some expert advice on that question. I would be happy to send a digital photo if that would be helpful.
I would be very grateful for any help that you can offer. Best regards –
Jon
Answer:
Jon, your Red Wing Chicken Buttermilk feeder was produced in the early 1920′s. Al Kohlman
Question:
I have a 5 gallon ball locking jar that looks just like the one that Kenneth posted, except that it has a big red wing instead of the small one. Does that change the value of the jar at all? It is in very good shape, no cracks, locking mechanisms and handles intact, but does have a chip in the lid and on the bottom of the jar. Otherwise, very beautiful. What is the estimated value of this piece?
Thank you,
Nicole
Answer:
Nicole, a large wing has more value than a small wing. However condition is a big player in value as well. With the chip in the lid and jar, the value would be in the area of $150 to $200. Al Kohlman