Monthly Archives: November 2012

Red Wing apple cookie jar

Question:

Hi!
 
I’m looking for a little more information on a pale green Red Wing apple cookie jar that I found recently.  I went through all the archived questions and found lots of helpful information regarding other cookie jars in the series and the apple marmalade pieces but not on this specific piece.  I found an estimated value of $200+ in Warman’s Red Wing Pottery book but know that the condition dictates that price.  It’s in decent condition but does show crazing and dark spots in the glaze.  There is one small chip on the inside rim of the lid.  Attached you’ll find pictures of my piece.  I’ve read it was part of the Gypsy Trail Hostess line and was made during the late 30s.  Any other information/value you could offer would be greatly appreciated! 
 
Thank you,
Jamie

Answer:

Red Wing introduced a wide variety of fruit-shaped items as part of its Gypsy Trail Hostess Ware line in 1940.  Production continued through 1943. Cookie jars were made in the shape of an apple, pear, pineapple, bunch of bananas, cluster of grapes and even a cabbage.  Colors available over the years were orange, blue, yellow, turquoise, pink, green and cream ivory. The $200 value stated by Warman is no longer valid, and in my opinion was overstated.  Current value for a green apple cookie jar in mint condition would be half that amount, around $100.  The jar in the photos looks to be in good condition but crazing, stains and the chip will reduce the value.  It’s impossible to assess damage from a photo, but I’d guess the value of this cookie jar would be reduced by 25 to 50%.

Larry

RWCS Foundation to participate in MN Give to the Max Day – Nov. 15th

Red Wing, MN –

MN Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, November 15th!  This will be our second year of participating and we would LOVE to top last year’s total of $6,135. GiveMN is a is a collaborative venture to transform philanthropy in Minnesota by growing overall giving and moving more of it online. It was designed and launched by the Minnesota Community Foundation in 2009 in partnership with 14 other funders.

This year, the Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation Board Members, have pledged $3,500 dollars to match any funds that we receive. This year our goal is to reach $10,000!  If everyone could just give a little, just $10, $20, or more then we would be on our way. When we get to the $3,500 mark, the board will then add their $3,500 which gives us a total of $7,000; putting us at 2/3 of the way there. Please help us reach our goal; I know we can do it!

You can give any time by clicking on the Give MN logo below; it will take you to our donation page. Here you can read about us, click the donate button and it will easily walk you through the process. 

GiveMN

If you do not feel secure in using a computer, you can call either Larry Peterson at 612-719-6113, Dave Hallstrom 612-718-0331 or Diane Hallstrom 612-247-9876. All three of us will be set up at the Red Wing YMCA on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and we will be happy to get your information so you can send us a check in the mail. 

Please help to make your Red Wing Pottery Museum a huge success. Hope to hear from you soon and thank you very much!

Sincerely,

Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation Board

Dave Hallstrom, President
Carmen Selfridge, Vice President
Barb Brown, Secretary
Wayne Miller, Treasurer
Dave Kuffel
Gary Tyc
Larry Peterson
Larry Roschen
Louise Schleich
Steve Brown
Sue Jones Tagliapietria
Diane Hallstrom, Curator

The mission of the Red Wing Pottery Museum is to preserve Red Wing and other American pottery and to expand the public’s awareness of these wares, not only as an art form but also as a historical reflection of American culture.

The Red Wing Pottery Museum first opened its doors in the historic pottery district of Red Wing, MN in July, 2001. The museum is situated in a retail mall setting, which is located in the original Minnesota Stoneware building dating back to the late 1800’s.

After 12 years at this location, the Red Wing Pottery Museum is thrilled to be moving ahead with the purchase of a 13,000 sq. ft. building located close by known as The Pottery Annex Building.

We have received some wonderful donations which we have on display. The Schleich Red Wing Pottery Museum, of Lincoln, NE, will soon be donating over 5,000 items; “bringing these items home, back to Red Wing, MN.” This will help to create a World Class Red Wing Pottery Museum; allowing us to display a huge spectrum of the clay products produced in Red Wing, MN.

10 and 3 gallon crocks, 2 pack jars all Red Wing

Question:

Wing but I wonder if you could be kind enough to tell me about the piece Red Wing stoneware.

Thank you sincerely,

Peter

Answer:

Peter, the 10 gallon Red Wing crock in perfect condition has a value between $125 & $150.  With the light stencilling, I would think the $125 would be closer to the true value.

The 3 gallon packing jar without a lid or any hardware in perfect condition is valued in the area of $50.  A lid can be found for the packing jar, but the hardware is extremely tough to find and this is what effects its value.

The last 3 gallon packing jar without the lid or sealing hardware is the same as the first ($50).  Collectors like pieces to be complete and in mint condition to fetch that higher value.

Your last piece is a 3 gallon Red Wing potteries crock with was produced between 1936 & 1947.  It is the later stoneware with the smaller red wing.  Value in perfect condition is between $60 & $70.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Lid marked both 8 and 10

Question:

the lid does not fit on my 8 gal wc. The inner ring is to big to fit the cooler. It is alsoway to big for an 8 gal crock. Did RW make different size 8’s ? See pictures of both.
Ken

Answer:

Ken, the photo of the Red Wing water coolers that you send me are the old hand turned coolers.  These coolers use the button lids and not the bar handle lids.  Because these coolers are hand turned and not molded, all lids and openings need to be measured to make sure the button lid fits that cooler as they are all a little different in size.  Now on the molded coolers (those Red Wing water coolers with the gallon-age number on the outside) the bar handle lids with the 8 & 10 should fit both coolers.   Hope this helps. Al Kohlman

Provinicial Ware set list

Question:

Hi,

I am writing you to find out about the availability of a Red Wing terra cotta bean pot. My husband recently broke broke my mom’s bean pot. I know it was over 50 years old. My mom used it for every family gathering and I too used it frequently. I foolishly ordered one from Ebay and it is too small. What is the biggest size made and are they difficult to come by? My bean pot is a family tradition and I would like it to continue.

 

Thank you for your time.

Carol

Answer:

I think you seek a Provincial Cooking Ware bean pot, but from your email, most likely it is a stock pot, which is very similar to a bean pot but with somewhat straighter sides.  Here are the available sizes and the two digit number this is stamped on the side of each them.  All of these items came with a cover.

Deep Casserole:
2 qt        #10
2.5 qt     #11
3 qt        #12
4 qt        #13
5 qt        #16

Bean Pot:
1 qt          #27
1.25 qt     #21 

Stock Pot:
2 qt        #28
4 qt        #29
6 qt        #30

Larry

Kogan 100 line, shape 799, designer Belle Kogan

Question:

Thank you so much for your time and your response!   I did see the two prior questins on your website which led me to believe that my vases are not the Prismatique-line.  The vases I have are not star shaped.  They are approx 11″ tall.  I am led to believe they are dated in the 1940’s because the Red Wing Marking does not contain the word USA.   I shrunk down the pictures I sent earlier and re-attached them. 

Thank You again for your time.

Lesa 

I did see the two prior questins on your website which led me to believe that my vases are not the Prismatique-line.  The vases I have are not star shaped.  They are approx 11″ tall.  I am led to believe they are dated in the 1940’s because the Red Wing Marking does not contain the word USA.   I shrunk down the pictures I sent earlier and re-attached them. 

 

Thank You again for your time.

Lesa

Answer:

yes, this is from the Kogan 100 line, 1938, value around 60.00 or so.  the other is from Kogan’s Prismatique line, the tall 14″ vase.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing USA 5019

Question:

Red Wing USA 5019  It’s rectangular 91/2 x 51/2 & about 2/1/4 ” tall with a small pedestal base. Kind of an oatmeal color, more of a fruit bowl or planter than vase. TX! Deb

Answer: this is a simple bowl from the Garden line, from 1957.  Value is around 20.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Shell Shape ashtray

Question:

It’s taken me this long to take a picture of my ashtray and send it to you.  I guess a more appropriate description of it would have been “scallop shell”.  What can you tell me about this picture?  It is stamped as stated in my earlier e-mail.

Thanks so much.

Sherry

Answer:

sherry
this one is from around 1964, there were several ashtray forms done that year.  Value is around 20.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing 6 gallon elephant ear crock

Question:

Hi,

I have a stoneware pieces that I have not been able to find information on. Any information about the pieces and their value would be greatly appreciated. All of the pieces are in great condition.

Thanks for your help!

Allison

Answer:

 The Red Wing  6 gallon elephant ear crock.  Value on it in perfect condition is $250 to $300.  Al Kohlman

Did Red Wing Stoneware use an “Inc.” stamp?

Question:

I have a friend in northern MN that said a friend of his had a crock with “inc.” in the oval. I don’t think it’s true but I will look deeper into this question. I have never seen one and thought maybe you have. I will let you know what I find out. Thank you very much, Martin

Answer:

Martin, the Red Wing Stoneware Company has never used “inc’ in their ovals.  Now this is not to say that the newer reproduction Red Wing Company is using it?  Al Kohlman