Monthly Archives: March 2012

Red Wing Elks Club Donates their supply of Red Wing Restaurant Ware to the Red Wing Collectors Society’s KidsView Program.

RED WING – In November 2011 the Red Wing Collectors Society’s storage unit was found burglarized and more than 100 pieces of Red Wing blank dinnerware were taken. Thanks to the perseverance of RWCS Executive Director, Stacy Wegner, and help from the Red Wing Police Department, more than 100 pieces were return to the RWCS in December 2011.

The blank plates are used for the annual “Paint your Plate” event in which more than 100 kids get the opportunity to paint on a real Red Wing plate at the RWCS Annual Convention in Red Wing, MN. The KidsView program was started in 1999, offering free education and activities sharing Red Wing, MN pottery history.

Long time RWCS and Elk’s member Steve Vagasky (left) coordinated donation of over 200 pieces of Red Wing Pottery restaurant from the Red Wing Elk’s Club to the RWCS. The donation was given by Exulted Leader Stephanie Riegelman (right) to RWCS executive director Stacy Wegner (center).

When long-time Red Wing Elks member and RWCS member Steve Vagasky heard of the burglary, he remembered seeing some old pottery dinnerware in storage at the Elks that was no longer being used and thought the Society’s kids program would be the perfect home for these items. Vagasky contacted both organizations and arranged the donation.

“I was so excited to notify Sue Jones Tagliapietra and her co-chair Aarika Floyd about the donation.” Wegner said. 

“This generous donation by the Red Wing Elks Club will guarantee that we will be able to continue the KidsView ‘Paint Your Plate’ Program for years to come,” said Tagliapietra.

Like other Elks Lodges across the country, the Red Wing Elks Lodge’s mission is to support the needs of children and veterans. In addition to assisting with projects like this, the Red Wing Elks Lodge helps improve the lives of youth in our area through programs like their scholarships, dictionary project for 3rd graders, hoop shoot, soccer shoot, drug awareness literature, children’s holiday parties, Christmas family project, Christmas food baskets, sending 17 deserving kids to for a week-long camp each summer and much, much more.

The RWCS Convention will be held in Red Wing, MN this summer from July 12-14 and will celebrate the club’s 35th Anniversary. For more information or to become a member, call the RWCS business office at 800-977-7927, e-mail membership@redwingcollectors.org or log on to www.redwingcollectors.org. You can also find the RWCS on Facebook or follow the club on Twitter @RWPottery.

5, 3, and 2 gallon Elephant Ear, 4 gallon Red Wing, and 3 gallon jug

Question:

I am wondering what the value is on some of these pieces I have. I appreciate your quick response.  Thank you.

The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.

The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear  (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.

The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition.  I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.

The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware  Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition.  I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.

And last but not least…a 4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.

Thank you so much for your opinions on these pieces.  Kim

Answer:

The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.  Value $225 to $250

The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear  (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.  Value $125 to $140

The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition.  I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.  Value with the chip and no decoration is $75 to $100

The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware  Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition.  I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.  Value $100 to $125

4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.  Value $75 to $90

Al

Jolly Jars Sierra design

Question:

We just found a covered jar marked “Red Wing U.S.A. 725-L” at the bottom.  The lid has the number 725.  Where can we find out more information about the piece?

Thank you,

Dennis

Answer:

The item in the photo is a large Jolly Jar.  In 1960 Red Wing introduced three sets of Jolly Jars, each set with a different design.  Each set featured jars in three sizes (small, medium and large).  The names of the three designs were Sweet Shop, Mosaic and Sierra.  The jar in the photo is from the Sierra design and is the large size.  The L after the mold number indicates Large; the other two sizes logically included a S or an M after the number. 

Jolly Jars aren’t part of any dinnerware pattern, and they aren’t really art pottery either.  They were promoted in a brochure titled “Giftware and Novelty Items”, so that is how they are categorized by most collectors.  Value for a Jolly Jar in excellent, undamaged condition is $40-50. 

Larry

Red Wing Luster Blue Vase

Question:

Hello

Was wondering if you could give me a little more info on this vase.  It stands a little over 7 and 3/4″ high and measures 16 – 1/4″ at widest circumference.

Outside blue inside pinkish. Reads Red Wing on bottom. But can not make out other inprint.

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

J & P

Answer: Hello
thanks for the pics, most helpful.  this was designed in 1942, I think the glaze is lusterblue/with pink.  value is around 30.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Anderson Center Offers Session on Gas Kiln Firing

“Learn the Art of Gas Kiln Firing”

Anderson Center Weekend Retreat with Richard Spiller

April 7, 8 & 14, 2012

Saturday, April 7
10 a.m. – Orientation, glaze, load and start firing
6 p.m. – Potluck dinner, lecture and discussion

Sunday, April 8
5 a.m. – Continue firing to 2,350°F

Saturday, April 14
10 a.m. – Unbrick and unload kiln

Overnight guests: $135-$180
Day students: $100

Richard Spiller has been a practicing potter and ceramic artist for nearly 50 years. His expertise includes kiln building with firing experience from corn cob raku to a Tozan Noborigama and firing to cone 10 reduction. 

For more information and registration, please contact the Anderson Center: 651-388-2009 or info@andersoncenter.org or more information on their website.

Collection of 23 crocks

Question: Hi,

I have 23 pieces of Red Wing Stoneware that I hope you guys could value for me.

15 gallon Crock with a 4.25 inch red wing w/ spigot.
12 gallon crock with 5 inch tall birch leaves
20 gallon crock w/ 5 inch redwing
12 gallon crock w/ 4 inch redwing
2 gallon crock w/ 4.25 inch redwing
3 gallon crock w/ 4.25 inch redwing
6 gallon crock w/ 4.5 inch redwing
5 gallon crock w/ 4.5 inch redwing
10 gallon crock w/ 6 inch redwing
5 gallon imperial-salt glazed
5 gallone beehive
5 gallon jug w/ 2.25 inch wing
5 gallon jug w/ 4 inch wing
3 gallon jug w/ 4 inch wing
5 gallon butter churn w/ 4.25 inch wing
Red Wing Feeder
Red Wing #5 Bean Pot, unsigned
Red Wing blank small jug
Blank Small Jug- Red Wing Stoneware embossed on the bottom
1 gallon blank Red Wing crock
13 inch diameter Red Wing Bowl
8.5 inch diameter Red Wing bowl
25 gallon crock w/ 5.75 inch wing
I will send them in all separate emails, the attachment will have the corresponding picture with the description. 

Thank you very much for your help,

Keegan

Answer: Keegen,

We combined your emails together in one PDF document. Follow link below to download the list and their values. Al

Listing of pieces.Collection of stoneware crocks

10 gallon crock Red Wing salt glazed butterfly crock

Question:

Hi, I bought this 10 gallon crock at a consignment shop recently for $89, and would like you to help me determine what I have found! I just started collecting Red Wing Stoneware and only been buying the newer Zinc glaze crocks so don’t know much about the older Salt glazed pieces. In looking in my Red Wing Encyclopedia, it appears to be a Salt glazed Cobalt Blue Butterfly pattern crock. Please let me know what you think about the crock and what the value might be. There are no cracks or stains and the glaze is great, there is one small chip on each handle, that’s it! I’m really excited about this find, but would appreciate your expertize! Thanks! 

Fred 

Answer:

Fred’s 10 gallon crock is indeed a Red Wing salt glazed butterfly crock.  With the description stated and the size of the butterfly the value would be $900 to $1000 (unsigned).  What a great find and beautiful piece of Red Wing decorated salt glaze.   Al Kohlman

8 gallon Red Wing and 15 gallon Western

Question:

My mom’s has some stoneware that she is trying to sell for the property taxes.

I attached some photos for you. The Western does have a crack and I took a photo of that too.

 

Thank you again for all your help.

 

Melissa

Answer:

Melissa’s mother’s 8 gallon Red Wing crock with the 6 inch wing would have a value in today’s market at or close to $150 if cleaned up and in perfect condition.  The Western crock with the large crack would have a very low value, maybe $20 or so.  Al Kohlman

If it has no cracks or chips I would say in today’s market the range would be $125-$175 to a collector.

Thanks,
Scott

Vintage line, RumRill 616L

Question: Hello,

We recently acquired this wine decanter I understand was made between 1932-1937 and is Pamperian pattern 616L RumRill.  Can you please provide some additional information, if it’s rare and what it’s possibly worth?  It’s in near mint condition with no major chips or cracks that I can find. Please see attached pics  It stands 11.5″ tall x 9″ in diameter at the bottom base.  The neck is 6.25″ tall and the opening from handle to spout is 4″ long x 2.5″ wide.

Thank you in advance for your help and response.

Regards,
Grazia

Answer: Grazia
your ewer is part of the Vintage line from the mid 30’s.  the glaze is called Pompeian.  this particular shape has mirror image forms, hence, left and right.  Value is around 90.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose