Monthly Archives: September 2007

Oak Leaf Pattern, Test Plate?

Question:
I have a Concord style plate with a pattern I can’t identify. Two Oak leafs on the left and right edges in black outline with green accents. The back has the red Red Wing stamp and a black grease pencil #1.
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Red Wing #B1406

Question:
I have a Red Wing piece, a serving dish possibly. It is yellow on the outside and gray on the inside. The dimensions are: 9 3/4" by 8 1/2" and 2 1/4" high. Imprinted into the bottom is: Red Wing U.S.A. 81406 (although the 8 could be a B.. hard to tell. I was hoping you could tell me about when it was made and what it might be worth? Thank you.

Answer: Hello, it is a "B" before the number. This bowl is from around 1951. It has a value of 20.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Gopher Football Figural

Question:
I have a college football rivalry piece. It is dated 1939. r.w. potteries redwing minn. It is in perfect condition except a nick off the bottom. It stands 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall. It is the gopher mascot of the college football team minnesota leaning over a football. It has the brown glaze. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this piece. thank you shanyn green

Answer: Hi Shanyn, there are two shapes, one a Gopher, one a Badger. Being dated solves that problem. There are also mini jugs for the Minnesota/Wisconsin rivalry. It has a value of around 250-275 in perfect condition. thanks, steve n rose

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The Rare Ski Oval

Question:
Hi. I am a intermediate redwing collector, having started my collection about 4 years ago with a 2 gallon little wing crock that I purchased at a flea market. Now, my collection has grown to over 15 crocks, jugs, churns, and water coolers. I am having a hard time decifering what the "ski oval" is. I have a couple of crocks that have Red Wing Potteries Co. Red Wing, MN in it and others say various things. Please if you could please describe and or send me a picture of what the "rare ski oval" looks like I would be very grateful! Thank you again!
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Red Wing 880

Question:
I have two small vase Pelicans eggshell, redwing 880, I would like to know what they are worth. Thank you, Huguette White

Answer: Hi, Huguette there were 6 different animal flower holders made. They date to 1938-39, very desireable items today. They bring around 150-175 each. thanks, steve n rose

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Coookie Jar, New Red Wing Stoneware

Question:
Hello – I bought this jar, I guess it’s called, at a consignment store a few years ago. It doesn’t look like any other red wing pottery on this site, so maybe it isn’t? It is about 14" from bottom to top of lid and 13" from handle to handle. It says Redwing Pottery Co Redwing MN on the bottom stamp. It is in mint condition. I know nothing about Redwing, I just love the jar! I would appreciate anything you can tell me about it. Thank you!
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Red Wing 1142, Engobe Vase

Question:
Hello, I am hoping to find out anything I can about this cornucopia vase. It is incised on the bottom 1142 Red Wing U.S.A. It is brown with a burgundy glaze inside and it has blue decorations applied to it. It measures 10 3/4" tall. Thank you for your time and all you help in advance. Mary

Answer: Hi Mary, This vase is from 1942, and the glaze is called "engobe", very nice. They don’t show up very often. It has a value of around 200.00 or so. hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Vase 795

Question:
we have a yellow redwing vase #795 in perfect condition and wanted to know what the value of this item would be.. thanks in advance!

 

Answer: this is a piece from Belle Kogan’s "prismatique" line. It dates to around 1962. Value is around 45.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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