Monthly Archives: June 2007

6 gallon butterfly salt glaze churn

Question:
Hi – I recently acquired a 6 gallon Signed Red Wing Butterfly Churn which does have several cracks. According to the 2002 Red Wing Stoneware ID and Value Guide by DePasquale, Peck and Peterson, on p. 55, they show a picture of "the only signed butterfly churn know". I’d like to know if any others have been found or if mine is the second known one. Also, I’d like to know an approximate value for my churn in this condition. Other than the cracks, the handles are in good condition and there is very little wear around the rim. There is some wear on the cobalt flower. I’ve tried to attach several pictures, but it seems I can only attach one at a time. If so, I may have to send a separate email. Please let me know who to send it to. Thanks for any info you can give me. Kathy Bruce
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4 gallon birch leaf crock

Question:
I have been lookong at a birch leaf crock #4 not signed on the bottom, but has the oval under the leaves. It is in black lettering. Is this an original, are there reproductions of redwing crocks? This piece is in good condition, and they are asking $60.00 for it is this a fair price. Also what time period was this piece made? Thank you. Roger
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North Star Jug

Question:
Hi, i have a jug that has a brown top and a tan bottom. on the bottem is a star that has N.O.R.T.H. on the points of the star. It is around 12 inches tall. The opening is about an inch at the top. Can you point me in the direction of where i can find some infromation on it, and what it is? And maybe a value range? Thanks, Ashley!!!
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4 Gallon Salt Glaze

Question:
Hi,can you tell me how rare is a Red Wing salt glaze 4 gal. crock with a butterfly is..I have heard different stories that there has only been shards found in the RW dump.I have spoke to a number of dealers & none have seen one or can give me any info..I am almost 100% sure it is RW from matching it up with others I have & others you have posted like the 6 gallon.Sorry about not sending a picture..The crock does have a crack down the back but otherwise no stains & is very nice..Thanks..
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Sewer Pipe

Question:
Red Wing Septic Tank This item was dug up during construction work at Wakonda SD. Its length is 48", radias 27" circumference 85 1/2" top and 84-85" bottom. The bottom was plugged with a couple inches of cement and also cement held the two lengths of pipe together. There was not a cover found, but the Redwing indentation was found on the pipe. Please give a value and timeframe manufactured. Thank-you, Harold
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Provincial Cooking Ware stock pot

Question:
I have a pot with a lid unglazed on the outside but glazed on the inside with the markings on the side of providence 30 & a 30 on the inside of the lid. Can you tell me when it was made & what it is used for? The value? Thanks Tammy
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Brushware Umbrella Stand

Question:
Hi, I have either a umbrella stand or sand jar. It is 16" tall and 13" wide. It’s brushware with two deer in a forest scene with a pinecone motif around the top. It’s in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Can you give me a little history about the piece and what the approximate value is? Thanks! Keith Wilson Four Seasons Gallery

 

Answer: Hi Keith

this is a #107, it’s part of the Brushed Ware line, circa 1930. It was produced for several years. If it’s marked, great! But it could have been made by someone else as well. RRP out of Ohio made it too. It’s very difficult to tell the difference unless you know Red Wing’s glazes. The inside is the more tell tale when it comes to the glazes. Looks to have nice detail. Marked it is worth around 500+, unmarked half that. thanks, steve n rose

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Minnesota Stoneware

Question:
I also purchased this jug at a garage sale. It has Red Wing Minnesota and some words that are worn. It’s brown in color. Was wondering the approx. year and value. Thank you. John
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