Monthly Archives: September 2010

5 gallon Red Wing, Oiterie Inc, Red Wing, Minn brown to jug

Question:
I found this ceramic jug in the back yard of a house I recently moved into. It’s about 18-20 inches from the floor to the spout and about 10 inches in diameter (I didn’t take exact measurements). It has a dark ceramic glaze on the top. There are no visible chips or cracks. It is stamped with a number "5" on it and another oval stamp that says "Red Wine, Oiterie Inc, Red Wing, Minn" It’s hard to read the company name on the stamp so I could be wrong on the spelling. Attached are pictures. I’d appreciate any input you have. Thank You! Marian

 

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Ash Receiver/Bud vases colors

Question:
Hi Steve & Rose, I read through all 1300 questions to make sure this question hasn’t been asked before….What color glazes do the ash receivers/bud vases appear? I have white/cream, blue, yellow, and green. I’ve also seen red and saw that one of your readers had a pink one. Is that it – six colors in all? Thanks for your forum! I really appreciate that you take the time to do this. You’ve helped me out in the past and I always value your opinion! Denise

Answer: Hi Denise

you’ve been busy! I do know they were done in copper, besides the colors you mentioned. I’m not sure, this was when they were still using some Rumrill glaze colors, and making some new ones as well. there are 8 glazes listed in 1940, but a whole lot more than that in 1938, and in 1941. I would guess there are a few other colors out there. good question, hope this helps, thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing 1259

Question:
i have a red vase on the bottom it is marked 1259 red wing. how old is it, what would be the value on it thank tou for our help, john

Answer: Hi John

the 1259 was designed in 1946, value is around 30.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Hearthside teapot

Question:
I purchased a Red Wing teapot today without a lid. The teapot is shaped exactly like the Bob White pattern teapot but this one has a brown spinning wheel and a teal blue rug on one side of the teapot and on the other side is a gold eagle and a gold and blue oil lamp. I would like to know the pattern and if there is a location I could purchase a lid. Thank you. Bonnie
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Red Wing Pink Pegasus vase 1340

Question:
I have a Red Wing pink Pegasus vase number 134D or 1340 USA with no chips. My house was part of an old farm and I found this piece of pottery in my back yard. Liesa

 

Answer: Hi Liesa

amazing to find it unbroken! it’s shape #1340, from 1949. Value is around 70.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing M 1497, Charles Murphy designer

Question:
I just purchased a lovely Red Wing vase at a yard sale for $3. It is solid black, 3-footed, 10" tall, with a 4 1/4" diameter opening at the top. It has a slightly larger diameter of its lower half. I’m a garden clubber, and buy vases everywhere I go, and love this vase’s lines. It is clearly marked "RED WING USA M-1497" on the bottom. I can’t provide a photo today, but will do so when I get home, if you need it. Thank you for any info you can provide about my new vase! It’s really lovely! Elizabeth

Answer: Elizabeth

It’s a design by Charles Murphy, from 1955. There are several other forms with this group that have the same type style. Value is around 35.00 or so. nice find! thanks, steve n rose

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3 gallon MN Stoneware crock – follow up

Question:
Hi Al, I am sending you a photo of the script on my #3 Minnesota stoneware oval crock, That you answered about yesterday.(blue stamping) I paid 95.00 for it and am very happy with your response! I know everybody scrawls on things occasionally at work, but have you ever seen this before? Must be production counts or something? I would think it would add to the interest. I hope it shows up at your end. Thanks very much…Craig

previous question:

https://www.redwingcollectors.org/content/view/5097/118/

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Red Wing 1216 vase

Question:
I have a white vase 8 inches tall 5 1/2 inches wide at the top. It has a flower with leaves on the front. On the bottom it says Red Wing USA 1216. I am 58 years old and my parents had this for as long as I can remember. I would just like to have some history on it or any information that you could give me. My Mother just passed last year so we are running across a lot of items we would like to know more about. Thank You! Peggy Stilger

 

 

Answer: Your 1216 vase is from the Magnolia Group and came in at least 2 sizes, and was produced around 1946. Value is approximately $65. Steve n Rose

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