Monthly Archives: October 2013

Red Wing Brushed Ware Vase, dumpster find

Question:

Dear Experts,

I found this item in our local dump and hope to sell it to a discerning collector who
appreciates it. What can you tell me about its production and current value?
Catalog listing?  It is 7 1/2″ high, 5″ wide and quite hefty.  The base is slightly rounded. Note the RWU mark is round, not oval.  I have been unable to ascertain much about it except that I believe its Brushware from the late 1920s. There is simply no better vase for golden, dried flowers or grain than this one, bar none, because it can support the weight. Please also let me know if you think of someone who would be interested in purchasing it from me for a fair price. Thank you for your time.

Steve

Answer:

this is a brushware vase, made by RedWing, circa 1930.  It looks to be painted,
but that can be removed.  Value is around 70.00 or so.  interesting find…

thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing candle sticks 1286 and Normandy Dinnerware

Question:

My grandma recently passed away and I got this pottery.  Just wondering if you can tell
me about it.

Thanks for the info. I can’t tell if its a 2 or a 9 so I took a picture.  The only info I have is
my grandma got this before she was married so I assume its pretty old.

Answer:

The dinnerware pattern you have is called Normandy. This pattern is part of the Provincial dinnerware line of the 1940s. Here is an article about the line and pattern from our website:

http://www.redwingcollectors.org/red-wing-products/dinnerware-by-red-wing/provinical-line

The covered sugar bowl and the salt & pepper shakers are worth $20-25.  I can’t tell from the photo if the smaller piece is a small bowl or small plate, but either way the
value is $7.50 to $10.  All values assume excellent condition. Larry Roschen

The candlesticks are art pottery, value is around 35.00 for the pair.  thanks,
steve n rose

 

Red Wing Lye Crock

Question:

I purchased a stoneware container that is 6 in. in diameter and 12 in. tall. It has a lid
with Redwing stamped on it. The bottom has 2 holes fitted with washers and  connecters for something to screw into. No one has been able to tell me what this is, can you help me?

Thank you,
Connie

Answer:

This is a Lye crock. It was used in dairy barns to clean milk equpiment.

 

Georgia Group Shape 174

Question:

What can you tell me about this flower vase I recently found.

Thanks, Karen

Answer:

thisis part of the Georgia Rose group, circa 1938.  Value is around 85.00 or
so.  thanks, steve n rose

8 gallon Red Wing Elephant Ear transition

Question:

Please help me identify this crock and when it was made. Would also like to know value. Jessica

Answer:

Jessica, your 8 gallon Red Wing Elephant Ear transition crock if in perfect condition has a value between $800 & $1000 or so.  It’s a very nice piece, but it must be perfect to fetch this kind of money.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing water cooler

Question:

My fall trip this year included a trip to the Pottery Place (again), the gift store with the potters, & my first visit to the museum…what a treasure all that was to see! Between that & the antique stores there, I’ve never seen so many Red Wing things in one place EVER!!! …..Oh to be independantly wealthy!

Can’t wait to see the new location…any idea when it will be open?

Attached is my newest RW addition. Whatever you can tell me about it would be delightful. Any idea on age?

I look forward to hearing from you, & thanks again for your gracious time & help :)

Warm Regards, Connie

Answer:

Connie, your Red Wing water cooler is the earliest of the water coolers.  Sometime between 1917 & 1920 or so.  It has the correct lid, but someone drilled a hole in the button which really hurts it’s value.  The size of this water cooler will be stenciled inside bottom of this cooler.  If the cooler is perfect it has a value around $500.  The lid,, maybe $150.  If there was no hole.  $500 to $700.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Sewer Pipe Sample

Question:

Is this a real sample or a reproduction of Red Wing Sewer Pipe. If so, what is hte value.

Answer:

Patty, your have a Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company mini sewer
pipe which was made by the Red Wing Stoneware Company.  If it is in
perfect condition and has the lid, the value is $65. Without the lid, $40 or
so.  Al Kohlman