Question:

What can you tell me about an ashtray marked Red Wing U.S.A., green in color, approx 6 1/2″ square, has Mount Rushmore faces and the following wording:  SOUTH DAKOTA MT. RUSHMORE SPEAKS TO THE AGES THE FORTITUDE OF WASHINGTON THE VISION OF JEFFERSON THE VIGOR OF T. ROOSEVELT THE FAITH OF LINCOLN.

Answer: The Mount Rushmore ashtray usually sells in the $100.00 range in perfect condition.  It is not a very common piece, and commonly came in either the green glaze you have or a brown glaze. Collectors from South Dakota especially love this piece. Thanks, steve n rose

Question:

Hi,

I have a vase and I know nothing about it other than my mom always said the redwing pottery was the good stuff.  Can you tell me about this vase.

It is 7 1/4 inch light blue with a pink interior.  

2 handles one higher than the other

lines and flower decoration on both sides

bottom stamped redwing usa 1110

It doesn’t appear to have any cracks or chips.

Any information you can give me would be appreciated.

Mark

Answer: Hi Mark
this dates to around 1941, luster blue is the glaze name, and it has a value of around 50.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Question:

Hello,

I am looking for any info you can give me on this piece,it belonged to my mother & I really know nothing else about it..

Thank You,

Sherry

Answer: Hi Sherry
this was part of the art pottery line of 1939, value is around 30.00 on this one.  thanks, steve n rose

Question:

Greetings,

I have a Red Wing planter.  It is 7 inches in height and 8 inches in diameter.  On the bottom encircled in blue it reads “Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Redwing, Minn”  The outside of the planter has a matt finish, but the inside of the planter is a glossy green finish. There are no chips or cracks.  Is this brushware?  What would the value be?

Thank you in advance for your information.

Best Regards,

Mary

Answer: Hi Mary
yes, indeed, this is brushedware, circa 1930ish.  there were several sizes of this flower pot, this being the smallest.  Value is around 75.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Question:

I inherited a Red Wing vase, 1295, in pristine condition.

I see from the Red Wing Collectors site that it was likely made in 1947 or so. I would like advice on 2 things: 1) what’s it worth, and 2) how to best go about selling it.

I have hundreds of vases and other things that my mom collected and for which I have absolutely no place to store them, and I’m at a loss for what to do to lighten my load. Any advice you have for me is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, 

Karen

Answer: Hi Karen
the date is correct, this is worth around 35.00 or so.  As for selling all your things, it does sound like there is quite a bit.  I would hire a local auctioneer, and have them sell it all for you.  I think you would get the best overall prices by doing it that way.  thanks, steve n rose

Question:

I came across several Red Wing Artware pieces at a local antique store.  The pieces remind me of Art Deco and I would like to learn more about them.  I was also curious about the value of the pieces. 

Piece 1 – On the bottom: Red Wing 1168; pink glaze vase with spiral pattern on both sides

Piece 2 – On the bottom: Red Wing 1263; terra cotta glaze, geometric shape

Piece 3 – On the bottom: Red Wing 1267; pink glaze – small chips

Piece 4 – On the bottom: Red Wing 5030; Zephyr Pink vase-height 12″

Any information would be appreciated

Answer:

the 1263 is a planter form 1946, value around 30.00
the 5030 is attributed to the garden club line, circa 1957, value around 45.00

Links to previous questions:
1168
https://www.redwingcollectors.org/ask_the_experts/artware/red-wing-1168
1267
https://www.redwingcollectors.org/ask_the_experts/artware/art-pottery-shapes-1557-m-5005-1266-and-1267-and-4-gallon-red-wing-crock

  steve n rose