Monthly Archives: April 2008

REd Wing 977 bowl

Question:
I have a bowl from my grandmother that is from the 1940’s or very early 1950’s. It’s blue on the outside, pink on the inside and has a very shiny finish. 10" diameter, 6.5 inches high, collared bottom with Redwing USA 977 impressed in the bottom. Has a small chip on bottom, a couple of manufacturer’s slub, no other cracks or chips, very little crazing and is in very good condition. Looking for value $$. Willing to sell. Thank you, Carrie
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King Tart Cookie Jars ** DUPLICATE QUESTION**

Question:
Hi, I have come across 2 different looking king tart cookie jars and I am wondering if one is a fraud. They both are the blue speckled color but one has black coloring on the end of the "gotee" while the other is just plain. Was there a time when they did make this different pattern or is one a fake? Thank you, Marynell
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Blue Churn with handle

Question:
Someone told me that Red Wing pottery doesn’t necessarily have to have the red wing logo or name on it. Could you please clarify? Also wonder if you can tell me who made this piece? It is 19 1/2 inches tall, the wooden paddle part is 34 inches tall. The mouth of the churn is 8 inches across. The fattest part of the churn is approx 10 inches across. A couple small places has the blue part worn off and you can see the pottery underneath. The bottom has initials but if you look really careful you can see what appears to be an 8 and looks like at one time there was a name there. Does the big 6 on the top mean it is a 6 gallon? Thank you very much. KB
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50 Gallon crock with brass valve

Question:
We have a #50 red wing crock pot 34 inches tall x apx.24 inches across top. With a brass valve at bottom,and a steel band below valve.We can’t find this pot size anywhere much less a value of this piece,please help us price this piece, Tony Lypp
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King of Tarts Cookie Jar

Question:
Could you tell me if the king tart cookie jar was made without the chin being painted black on the speckled blue jar, I have seen it both ways and am wondering if they are both original pieces and which came first the "gotee painted black or plain. Thanks Also the value of a mint shape king tart in speckled blue. Thanks Mary
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Red WIng M5003

Question:
I have an off white piece with a low sheen. It is about 6 inches high and 2 inches diameter at both the top and bottom. It curves out at the center. Marked Red Wing USA M 5003. thank you for any information. Thank you Sue S.

Answer: Hi Sue, Your vase is from the Garden Club line, circa 1957. Value is around 20.00. thanks, steve n rose

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