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The Red Wing Potteries the operated from the late 1800's until 1967 when the pottery closed had 11 different ovals during their production history. These vintage Red Wing Stoneware pieces will either have the word "Union" or "Potteries" in their ovals. Without one of these two words, the stoneware piece is most likely a reproduction.
Below are some examples of the new potteries in Red Wing markings and logos.
Red Wing Stoneware Pieces
 
Red Wing Stoneware Co. Logo
Red Wing Pottery
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It is possible to use your Red Wing Crock as planter outside with soil as long as it has good drainage. In the bottom of the crock we would recommend either 4 inches of sand and stone on the bottom for drainage or simply place another pot in the crock so water can drain from it into the crock.
As soon as the weather in your area get to be 32 degrees or colder, you need to move the crock inside (not in an unheated garage either). If the crock is not move there is a risk of damage from the water or moist soil. The cold temperature will
freeze the the two and both the water and soil will expand and crack the crock.
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 The Ski Oval is generally believed to be the first Oval used by Red Wing. You will find the Ski Oval on stoneware pieces that are decorated with either a red wing or birch leaves. The distinction of a “Ski Oval” is the design located right below the words Red Wing on the oval. It is a marking that looks like a down hill ski. Some collectors attempt to control their collecting by only buying stoneware pieces that have the Ski Ovals. Others are not as disciplined in limiting their buying and collecting.
Click Here to see other Red Wing Stoneware Ovals
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This is called 'After the Strike' dinnerware/art ware. They
are the tan-fleck or solid-orange items, regardless of pattern or shape
that were 'sprayed' as a result of the provisions of the liquidation
court order. The court allowed completion of 'in-process wares'
as a stipulation of the liquidation of the potteries, and became part
of the property of Gilmer's post-Potteries corporation. This was
done by 'a few' of the Union employees for a few weeks in the
Fall/Winter of 1967 as they could not support bringing back enough
employees to hand-paint the remaining bisque-ware of each pattern.
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You have several resources available to you. On
this web site will be an “Ask the Experts” feature where you can submit
a picture and description of condition, etc. and you will get a
response with a range of value. There are also reference books
available for purchase in book and antique stores or available in your
public library. Most popular are the books written by Ray Reiss about
dinnerware and art pottery. There are also other authors who have
written about Red Wing pottery.
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