Question:

I need some information about my umbrella stand.  I need to know if it is indeed red wing Sponge ware or not. Also I would like to know the value of this umbrella stand. It is 18″ tall the opening is 10″ across, the weight is 25 lbs. We can not find any marking at all to give us any clue that it is indeed red wing.  And the reading that I have done on your website & www.schiechredwing.org/ did not help me, but they do show a photo of one just like mine.  But I still do not know if it is, because of the missing logo.

Thank you,  I joined Red Wing last night so I can ask these questions & become more knowledgeable about red wing.

The jugs painted numbers are so artistic & feathery looking, how was this done ? Ruth

Answer:

Ruth, your spongeware umbrella stand is Red Wing.   In perfect condition the value is between $1200 & $1600.  Nice piece!.  Al Kohlman