Monthly Archives: March 2010

4 gallon brown top salt glaze jug

Question:
Hello Al, We recently picked up a 4 gallon jug at a local antique shop. The people mentioned that it was a bee sting pattern by Red Wing. Can you tell us if this is indeed the case and what the value might be? It does have, in the top of the jug, a defect that had to have been done during the manufacturing process. We tried to include a picture of this. Everything else is perfect. Thanks for you help Kim and Adam
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10 gallon salt glazed butterfly crock

Question:
Hello Al, We recently picked up a 10 gallon crock, which we were told was an early Red Wing piece. It has a crack to the right of the decoration and a small spider crack on the back. We would greatly appreciate any information and value you can give us. Thanks Kim and Adam
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Red Wing B-1389, Belle Kogan designer

Question:
I have two Red Wing figurines. They are the hand painted Oriental male and female. The model # on the male is B1389 and the female is not marked. The female is 9 1/2 inches in height. Could you tell me the female’s model # and the $ value of each. As you can see from the photos,the male’s head has been detached. Thank you for your time! Mark

Answer: Hi Mark

These were designed by Belle Kogan, circa 1951. The male is shape 1398. These handpainted ones are worth more than the solid glazed. Value around 175.00 each, in perfect condition.

thanks, steve n rose

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question from: ncair@hotmail.com

Question:
Hi, I came across a large jug but did not take any pictures, sorry. the handle was broken and glued back together,but it looked quite old.

I will go back tomorrow and try to get the initials and date of manufacture and a photo.

would the broken handle render it worthless???
thanks,

Nick
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Red Wing Bird Bath identification tips

Question:
I have located a bird bath. The owner of the store has it marked as RW. I do not have a picture to submit, but am interested in knowing what markings to look for and design options. She also had a flower pot (the kind that are placed in cemetaries) She also indicated this was RW, but I am thinking not. It has a USA on the bottom…do not believe RW ever did that? Maybe I am wrong. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks. Carol

Answer: Hi Carol

most red wing birdbaths will have a rod running thru the bowl and pedistal, in the form of a branch. There are a couple that are a solid piece. Most will also be marked with an ink stamp, as well. There are several different shapes, which I really can’t describe very well. If you can find the Reiss books, there are pictures of several birdbaths there.

second, red wing did mark items USA, but not till around 1940. I think the brushed ware items, bird baths- cemetary urns weren’t produced that late, so I doubt it is a red wing item. hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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3 gallon birch leaf crock with lid

Question:
I have a 3 gallon crock with Birch leaf design. I cannot locate a manufactures name on the crock. I believe it to be a Red Wing Crock. My grandmother used it for making pickles for many years Is this a Red Wing Crock? And why is there no mfg. name? Carol
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Wreath 8 inch casserole bowl

Question:
Hello, I have one more from Orville. He worked at Red Wing Pottery in 62-63-and into 64. he has one wreath 8 inch dinner bowl. It has a little staining around the top ridge, otherwise no cracks or crazing. Can you estimate the value? Thank you. Shelly
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Delta Blue dinner plates

Question:
Hello, I am submitting another question for Orville. He worked at Red Wing Pottery in 62-63-and into 64. he has 2 Delta Blue dinner plates, 10 1/4 " across. They are in excellent condition. Can you estimate the value of these, and thank you very much for your help. Shelly
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