Monthly Archives: July 2011

Red Wing 917 Lion Planter

Question:
I really wish I could attach a photo to this question, but my smartphone is not "smart" enough to do it. So I will describe as best I can. I have a planter or jardinaire in the shape of a lion that is laying down, head up. It has an almost "sphyinx" like face to it. Painted in lightbbrwons and tans. The detail on the main and tail are very shaggy. The bottom stamped with Red Wing USA 917. The it also is marked (like someone inscribed it) with JM 1976. Did Red Wing do greenware for pottery classes or is this a legitimate product that Red Wing sold? I’ve searched and searched and am completely flummoxed! Help me Red Wing experts! Thank you in advance, Stephanie

Answer: Hi Stephanie

Red Wing did produce a lion planter, which dates to around 1965. It is the correct number, but this one was done by someone else. when the factory closed, some molds were sold to other companies, and we call these items "hobby shop". with the name and date, I’m certain it wasn’t made by red wing. the factory closed in 1967. the original is worth a few hundred dollars, yours maybe 75.00 or so. thanks, steve n rose

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Red Wing Bird Bath

Question:
what is a red wing bird bath produced in the 1940’s worth (in good condition) Grace

Answer: Hi Grace

I don’t know of any birdbaths produced that late, most were from the brushedware line, circa 1930. Those sell for around 1000.00 or so. They have a matt glaze, usually brown or green, and most have a metal "stem" which runs thru both pieces of the birdbath. thanks, steve n rose

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Magnolia Plate

Question:
have a redwing plate that is square round about 10” across it is off white with a white flower (gardenia, or magnolia??) and green leaves on it . on the bottom is red wing pottery handpainted. What kind of plate is this/ and is it worth anything? My mom got it as a shower gift in 1955. Thanks Patti
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red wing village green – please send photo

Question:
This is the 4th of 4 photos…please see prior request for red wing village green. I also have 13 dinner plates…one is chipped…14 mugs, salt and pepper, butter dish, sugar bowl, milk pitcher 8 bread and butter plates and 6 small dishes that I’m guessing are saucers…with brown edge. Anxious to hear from you..and plese let me know if you have any collectors who might be interested in any of the pieces. Thanks! Nancy
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Green and brown footed cups

Question:
I have inherited several pieces of Red Wing Village Green pottery. I am attaching photos of a few pieces and am hoping you can tell me an approximate value for each. All are in excellent condition, no chips or cracks, a little dusty in the photos :)(I guess I can only attach one photo per request, so will send 4 requests) Nancy
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Lotus set value advice

Question:
I have a set of Lotus pattern Red Wing Dinnerware. Am wondering what kind of price I should put on them if I should decide to sell. If you cannot give me a price then could you recommend a book that might help me out. Thank You. June
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