Question:

Can you give me any information about this items. I don’t collect stoneware but came into possession of this jug.  Is this a Red Wng jug because I couldn’t find any markings? It is approximately 15 inches tall, has a 4 and two leaves facing downward.

Thanks

Dorothy

Answer: Dorothy, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 4 gallon birch leaf beehive jug.  This jug was produced between 1895 & 1906.  If it is in perfect condition, the value is around $450 today.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have two green Red Wing vases that belonged to my grandmother.  (Photo attached.)  They are about 10 1/2 inches tall.  Both have “Red Wing 785″ inscribed on the bottom.  I would appreciate any information you can provide–when they were made, approximate value, etc.

Answer:

785, is a Belle Kogan shape 10” tall 65.00 Steve and Rose

2014 Cross Word Puzzle Solution

Red Wing, MN –  For the second time in the RWCS 2014 Commemorative will have an accessory piece.

This premium piece will once again only be purchased by members who pick up their commemorative at the Convention. It can be pre-ordered for $12 and a limited quantity will be available to purchase onsite for $15. We can’t tell you what this accessory piece is because it would give away the identity of the Commemorative itself. Last year the 2013 Commemorative was a stoneware dog and the accessory piece was a dog dish.

The 2014 Commemorative accessory is sort of along those same lines, except it will be fired in the kilns by Red Wing Stoneware. We expect this will be a popular piece and won’t be surprised if the limited quantity onsite sells out, so members are encouraged to order in advance.

Members can order their accessory piece when the register for convention.

Have questions need more information? Contact the RWCS Business Office at 800-977-7927.

Question:

I am wondering what the retail value is for a town and country mustard pot without the spoon. Mint condition, original green chartreuse glaze, and no crazing. I believe this shape was not meant to be available in this color, maybe that makes it more valuable?

Answer:

A Town & Country mustard pot without its spoon would be worth perhaps $25.  The spoon is more difficult to find than the pot and thus more valuable.  Of course a complete set with all pieces (including the small plug for the end of the spoon) has the most value.

The mustard pot was produced in two shades of chartreuse.  Initially it was available in the pale Town & Country chartreuse.  In 1951 Informal Supper Service was introduced.  This was a line that included the Festive and Patio supper trays as well as several shapes “borrowed” from Town & Country.  The mustard pot and spoon were among those T&C items.  Informal Supper Service pieces were glazed in one of the four colors used with the Quartette pattern (Concord line), which was also introduced in 1951.  The four colors were Mulberry, Ming Green, Copper Glow and Chartreuse.

Thus your mustard pot could be either Town & Country chartreuse or Concord chartreuse, which is considerably darker than the pale T&C chartreuse.  Concord chartreuse may add a few dollars to the value of your mustard pot, but again the spoon alone has considerably more value than the pot alone.

Question:

We have several pieces of the Regal Restaurant or Hotel China.  We bought most of them off a cart outside the Pottery Store in the early nineties.  We have several saucers that have a light turquoise tint to them.  We bought these from the company store as well.  In “Red Wing Art Pottery Two” by Ray Reiss it states on page 187 that these were test saucers.  Is there any value or rarity to these saucers?

Answer:

The Regal pattern is hard to find and to most collectors it is unknown.  A Hotel or Restaurant brochure  that included Regal surfaced several years ago.  This is the only documentation of Regal we have seen.  We believe this pattern was introduced not long before the Potteries closed and thus was in production for only a short period.

The Regal brochure states it was available in either white or beige fleck.  There is no mention of a light turquoise shade.  The two lightly colored saucers could be due to variation in the glaze batch, or could be test plates.  Are there markings on the bottom of the saucers?  That would help to determine whether these are standard issue saucers or test pieces.  Sorry, but in my opinion none of the test saucers shown on page 187 of RR #2 appear to be the same color as yours.

All Regal dinnerware is considered scarce.  But it is not in high demand so value is only average.  A white Regal cup and saucer would be worth around $15 in excellent condition.  The shaded variant may be worth more depending on whether or not there are test markings on the bottom.  Such markings would double or triple the value.

Larry

Question:

Hi,

I just found your website and I am very happy about it! Can you tell me the approximate value of this lovely churn. It does not have any cracks.

Thank you so much,

Molly

Answer:

Molly, your Red Wing 3 gallon butter churn was produced between 1936 & 1947.  The lid on your churn is not Red Wing and therefore has no value.  With the small wing and in perfect condition, the value on your 3 gallon churn is right around $200.  Al Kohlman

Question:

an you help with this piece it was in my dad’s home and i don’t know anything about it it has a red wing stoneware marking and a spigot on the bottom  of  it it had some kind of salt left in it  what is it and what was it used for and does it have any value? thank you Lynn

Answer:

Lynn, you do indeed have a .  However, someone must have painted it.  You can strip off the paint with paint stripper and you will not hurt the crock.  The crock was used for canning or dispensing a liquid.    I can’t tell the size without seeing the gallon-age number on the top of the crock.  Also, from your photo, I can see a crack in the back.  I am going to guess it is a 20 gallon crock.  With the crack (depending on how large it is, the value can go anywhere from $40 to $80 if all cleaned up.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have long had an interest in Red Wing crockery and have been getting my hubby hooked on my hobby as well…

Many years ago I found this bean pot with an advertisement from my hometown. I am just curious if this you could tell me a possible value and whether this one is fairly rare, as I have only seen one other in my lifetime.  Near perfect condition. No lid.

Recently my mom found the stoneware bowl and my hubby and I have searched the internet for more information on it to no avail. Any history and value on this item would be appreciated.  It is 12″ across the top and 6″ across the bottom. The handle is wire with wood handle. No cracks, lines or chips.

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge for us all!

Dave and Lori

Answer:

Lori Ann, The  Minnesota bottom signed bailed handle bowl is a beauty.  Value on it is between $70 & $80.  The ND adv Red Wing bean pot without the lid $75 to $85.  Al Kohlman