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Auction Manager releases Convention Auction preview!
From salt glaze to Nokomis, Brushed Ware to advertising, a nice offering of dinnerware and a unique 2 gallon crock (pictured below), collectors of a wide variety of Red Wing’s wares will find something of interest at the RWCS Convention Auction this year.
The Thursday RWCS Auction is coming together with a nice variety of offerings. The photos shown here represent a few of the items that have been submitted. Remember, every piece in this auction has been submitted by a member or a chapter, so by bidding on these items, you are directly showing your support for RWCS members and the Society as a whole.
The Auction Check-in is from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 in the Red Wing High School Gymnasium and 8 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 12. The earlier you can be there to submit your piece, the better. Auction viewing will run from 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday and the event will start at 4:30 p.m.
We hope to see you there! -Bruce Selfridge, RWCS Auction Manager
20 gallon salt glaze with the 4 Rib Cages
Hi,
We have had this 20 gallon crock for a few years. We bought it at an auction in Red Wing during one of the annual conventions. Please let us know the estimated value of this crock. It is in very good shape.
Thanks
Sue and Bill
Answer:
Bill & Sue, your 20 gallon with the 4 Rib Cages is a nice piece and still holds a nice value. $$3500 to $4500. Al Kohlman
RWCS Convention Supplement Search A Word Answer
Brusheware Heron vase
Hello,
I would like to know more about this vase that I have had for many years. I cannot find anything about it on the web so perhaps you are my best source for correct information
Attached are the bottom of the vase mark
the sides are rather rough
the inside is deep green gloss
the measurements are: 4 1/2″ across the opening, and 8″ tall
Thanks
Wanona
Answer: Hi Wanona
we call this the Heron vase, brushedware, from around 1930. Value is about 80.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose
10 gallon Red Wing crock
Johnnie’s Root Beer, Labriego dinnerware pattern
Hi, on a recent trip I purchased several Johnnies mugs. As a 30 year R.W. collector I knew they were made by Red Wing. We didn’t have any of our research books with us so we went on line to look for the mug.
I came up with an Oct. 28, 2009 question from Al Ekbald to Al Kohlman about a Johnnies mug. I was stunned when the “expert” said it was NOT Red Wing & that he had never seen a mug like it before. Please forward this to the two Al’s & feel free to give them my name & email address. JOHNNIES MUG : Red Wing Art Pottery Two by Ray Reiss.
Page 178 has a picture of the Johnnies mug & the following : Johnnies was a root beer stand near the potteries. This mug was designed by
Lou McGrew. Only 144 of them were reported to have been made.
Regards, Don
Attached is a copy of a Republican-Eagle newspaper article from July 8, 1994 about Johnnie’s Root Beer and the mug. This is the only info I have about it. I’d guess Ray Reiss got his info for the book from the same source. The mug itself is based on the mug from the Labriego dinnerware pattern. Apparently a Labriego mug mold was modified to make the Johnnie’s mug. I’ve attached a photo of a green Labriego mug for comparison.
Larry
Collection of Salt Glaze Crocks
Question: Hello,
My Mother and I have recently acquired the 6 crocks shown in the attached pictures. We don’t know much about them and were hoping you could guide us in the right direction. All 6 are in great condition, no cracks or chips. None of them have any kind of stamp or signature. Any information that you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lindsey H.
Answer:
The 5 gallon Salt glazed crock is very primitive, but I believe it is Red Wing. Value $200 to $250
4 gallon lazy 8 is Red Wing Value $200 to $250
3 gallon is not Red Wing. I think it is Ohio the way the lazy 8 flows into the target mark. No idea of value
3 gallon salt glazed crock is not Red Wing. no idea of value
5 gallon salt glazed crock with lazy 8 with ribs is a Western Stoneware Crock. No idea of value
2 gallon Red Wing target crock. $125. Hope this is some help. al
Red Wing Ice Tea cooler, no wing or oval
Question:
Hello Al, i have a 2 Gallon Red Wing Iced Tea Cooler. Everthing works, there is no cracks, leaks, or scratches on it. The only thing that is wrong is i have somehow misplaced the lid. I know that will hurt the cost. However could you please tell the price of the rest of the item please? Thank you and have a good day.
Answer:
A Red Wing Ice Tea cooler with just the words “Ice Tea Cooler” and no red wing or oval in perfect condition without the lid, is around $300. Now if you had the 2 gallon Red Wing water cooler lid and it was in perfect condition, you could add another $500 to the total. Al Kohlman
5, 3, and 2 gallon Elephant Ear, 4 gallon Red Wing, and 3 gallon jug
Question:
I am wondering what the value is on some of these pieces I have. I appreciate your quick response. Thank you.
The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.
The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.
The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition. I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.
The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition. I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.
And last but not least…a 4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.
Thank you so much for your opinions on these pieces. Kim
Answer:
The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. Value $225 to $250
The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink. Value $125 to $140
The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition. I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual. Value with the chip and no decoration is $75 to $100
The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition. I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink. Value $100 to $125
4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock. Value $75 to $90
Al