MidWinter 2009 Education Available

MidWinter GetTogether

Back to the 50s
February 6-8, 2009

EDUCATION SEMINARS

Education Seminar Speaker topics are now available with something for every collectors. Topics include:

  • Latest Finds in the Dump
  • Intro to Collecting Dinnerware
  • Iowa Stoneware
  • RWCS Foundation Update
  • Stoneware

The 2009 MidWinter Keynote is RWCS Member and long time collector Bob Kubes. Bob is the RWCS Insurance Representative from the Musty Barnhart Agency and he is going to be discussing securing your collection and making sure you are covered in the event of a emergency.

We are still looking for interested speakers in Art Pottery. If you are interesting is hold a Round Table discussion please contact Glenn Beall, Education Manager at education@redwingcollectors.org today!

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Brushware Crane Vase

Question:
I have a vase, Red wing-union stoneware co. red wing minn. Othe bottom it numbers 11 Ru/35 It is 8 inches tall 4.5 inches wide at the top.. It is a green shinny glaze inside. It has verticle bamboo-like ribs with a 3 inch band with large emu type birds(2) standing in water with other plants. What can you tell me Thanks Ken

Answer: Hi Ken, it’s from the early 30’s, and this one is the smallest of 3 different sizes. We call it the egret vase. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Vase 861

Question:
I HAVE A VASE ABOUT 8" HIGH WITH 2 HANDLES, ONE LONGER THAN THE OTHER, RAISED LILIES ON BOTH SIDES, LIGHT TURQUOIS, REDWING AND # 198 OR 861 AND 3 LITTLE DOTS ON BOTTOM. THE RIM AROUND TOP IS CREAM COLOR AND ON SOME OF THE FLOWERS. HAS A SMOOTH FINISH.

Answer: it’s shape 861, from the late 30’s. Part of Belle Kogan’s 100 line. Value is around 55.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1259 vase

Question:
It is perhaps slightly chipped and patched on the bottom, on the inside of the ridge. You can see scratches in the glaze where someone tried to smooth-out the patch. Otherwise it’s flawless. The mark on the bottom is 1259 Red Wing USA. Date? Number manufactured? Value?

Answer: hello, It’s a fairly common shape, produced in the mid 40’s. Value with damage around 10.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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George Washington coffee cup

Question:
hi i live in southern MN. and found this coffee cup in a box one day at a auction the color looks a lot like red wings high gloss burgundy bottom of cup is marked ( U.S.A ). CUP STANDS 3 3/8" base is 2 15/16" top is 3 3/8" and has a flowing handle on the back side looks like a profile of GEORGE WASHIGNTON IN A RAISED PATTERN also 4 raised stars around the bottom 2 to the right and 2 on the left of the face this item is mint and quality is nice. looks to be made out of a white clay / pottery thank you for any help. i just cant find any thing out about it

Answer: Sorry, this one isn’t familiar to me, either. wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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8 Gallon watercooler

Question:
Hi, I have an 8 gallon cooler in great shape, has no lid but has a spout. Only a minor chip at the location of were the metal/wire handle goes. It has the Minn mark, red wing and nice water cooler markings. I have looked and only found 3,4,5,6,10 gallon comparibles. Is the 8 gallon common? What is a value on this. Any information would be a help. Thanks Randy
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Brown Speckled Egg Tray

Question:
Hello expert, I have a egg plate – traditional size round with 15 "egg" slots – from my mother in law – do not know when purchased, my guess is the 60’s? Very plain with off white cream gaze with brown specks. Etched circular lines in the center section radiating outward – and there are etched perpendicular lines where the egg indents are on the outer rim. "RED WING USA" raised on the back is the only marking. Any help? Regards, Joyce Lynch
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