Monthly Archives: November 2009

20 gallon double birch leaf Union Stoneware Crock

Question:
Hi- I found this 20 gallon Union Stoneware crock at a thrift store for $50 yesterday. It has 2 cracks on either side that start from the top rim and end midway to the bottom of the crock. It is not very smooth- almost seems as if it was outside for a time. I haven’t cleaned it up yet, either. What year was this made? How did I do with my $50 purchase? Jennifer
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question from: lskrogers@embarqmail.com

Question:
Just wondering if this is red wing and if so what type of crock is it and possible value? Do you know what type of business Meysembourg’s was? It is approximately 6 inches tall, the handle extends 3 inches from the top of the lid. I can’t find any chips but there are areas where the paint and shiny finish are gone. This piece of pottery does not seem flawless like pottery of today.
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Meysemboug’s bean pot

Question:
Just wondering if this is red wing and if so what type of crock is it and possible value? Do you know what type of business Meysembourg’s was? It is approximately 6 inches tall, the handle extends 3 inches from the top of the lid. I can’t find any chips but there are areas where the paint and shiny finish are gone. This piece of pottery does not seem flawless like pottery of today.  Lorin and Susan

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Orleans pieces: covered bowl and plate

Question:
My sister and I have inherited some Red Wing pottery that was a wedding present to our parents when they were married in the 1945. The pattern is Orleans and I am wondering how old this set is and the value. We have 5 dinner plates, 1 large round serving bowl, 1 large platter, salt & pepper shakers and a soup bowl or sugar bowl. All are in fair shape as they were used and washed for many years. Photo attached. Thank you. Susan
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Red Wing vase, #51 green

Question:
i have a redwing vase is is appx. 7" tall mint green with redwing on the bottom and a number 51 also stamped on bottom. can you please tell me anything you can. sincerely, jamie mitchell

Answer: Hi Jamie

the only listing I have for that number is a decanter in the shape of an ear of corn. Can you check the bottom again for me? sometimes the numbers are pretty hard to read. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 51 vase, ear of corn

Question:
i have a redwing vase is is appx. 7" tall mint green with redwing on the bottom and a number 51 also stamped on bottom. can you please tell me anything you can. sincerely, jamie mitchell

Answer: Hi Jamie

can you check the number again for me? shape # 51 is a bottle form in the shape of an ear of corn, I don’t think that’s what you have. thanks, steve n rose

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2 gallon crock with albany slip liner

Question:
Hello, Can you please give me some information regarding these two crocks? Both have a brown glaze inside and do not appear to be marked or stamped. The 5 gal has what looks like an upturned leaf and the 2 gal almost looks like the cursive word zero written on it. Can you tell me more about them and an estimation of value? I appreciate your time, Martha
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Pierre the Chef cookie jar

Question:
My husband’s mother gave him a Red Wing’s cookie jar serial #’s D-130,328 D-130,329 & D-130,320 appear on the bottom. It’s a yellow glazed "rolly-polly" chef 11" tall and 7" wide at the middle. I am one to actually use unique items and want to tell people about it but don’t have a clue it’s history other than finding this web site. More importantly, I have high energetic young boys. Is this item valued to the point I should pack it away until they get past the destructive stage :) No chips on the jar. I can see small dark spots underneath where the glaze has tiny cracks. Please inform us on this when you have a moment. Your time will be appreciated. Mary
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