Question:
I have a collection of mercury jugs some of which are red wing. From what I understand your signature is the outlined square around the word Mercury is that correct?
I have attached a pic of a beehive shaped mini that is about 2 3/4 inches high and 1 7/8 inches in diameter.
Can your expert tell me the value?
Thanks!
George
Answer:
George, the mini Red Wing beehive stamped Mercury has a value around $250. The rectangular framed Red Wing Mercury jug is between $150 & $175. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hello,
I received this pitcher from a friend and was wondering more about it and its value. Also anyone that would like to purchase it.
Description:
Light rose background Slight chip (?) on bottom but it looks like it has been glazed over. Can’t see the dull clay On the bottom is Red Wing, Hand painted, USA, 2103 No other chips or marks.
Any help would be appreciated
Judy
Answer:
The photo shows a water pitcher from the Fruit dinnerware pattern. Fruit is one of many patterns made in the Concord shape. The pattern was designed by Belle Kogan and was produced from 1952 to 1955. The number 2103 is a stock or lot number; it does not identify the pattern and has no affect on value. Value for a Fruit pitcher in mint condition is $40-50. Damage will reduce the value by 25 to 75% or more depending on the extent and location of the damage.
Larry
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I recently acquired this item at a local gift shop. The plate is glued to a candlestick (to form a cake plate) and so there aren’t any markings visible on the backside. The plate is 10-3/8” in diameter and the ceramic finish appears to have a sort of basket weave look. I’m not versed in the language of dinnerware and so am not able to give you the best description. I hope the photo is sufficient. I had contacted Replacements.com and they identified the plate as follows:
Pattern: REW13 by Red Wing [REWREW13]
Description: Anniversary, Brown Flower, Smooth, No Trim
However, I saw no such item on the redwingdinnerware.com website. I’m wondering if it is a Red Wing knockoff.
This search has been an education since I was totally unfamiliar with Red Wing Pottery before now.
I love the pattern and would like to pursue a collection but can’t begin without accurate identification. Thank you for any help you can offer.
Sherry
Answer:
Sorry, but I’m quite certain that neither section of this pedestal stand was made by Red Wing. Other potteries made plates with a textured surface similar to Tweed Tex. In fact I purchased a pedestal stand very similar to this one on eBay years ago in hopes it was a Red Wing oddity, but it was not. The giveaway is the foot ring on the bottom of the plate. The ring on this plate is wider and closer to the edge of the plate; the ring on a Tweed Tex dinner plate is smaller and not as wide. I’ve attached a photo of a Tweed Tex plate for comparison.
Tweed Tex was produced from 1953 to 1956. As for how Red Wing dinnerware was decorated, it was done in production line fashion. Each painter was assigned a color or two, and as the dinnerware came down the line the painter added the strokes needed in her colors. Other than items made for personal use (lunch hour pieces), no one employee decorated an entire dinnerware set or even a single item.
Larry
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Dear Sirs,
I have inherited the attached item, and I was wondering what information you have on it that you might share with me. Such as: when it was made, what it’s estimated worth is and so on.
I have contacted Red Wing and they told me to contact you with my inquiry. I am most curious, although I have little intention of selling it.
Red Wing is quoting me a price to build a new lid for it, and I am also ordering a spigot from them, unless of course, there is a way to find such original pieces.
Thank you for your time, and Merry Christmas!
Answer:
Your 10 gallon Red Wing Water cooler was produced between 1915 & 1930. Without the lid and spigot, the value in perfect condition is between $450 & $550. If you go to the Red Wing convention in July, you would be able to find the original “Central” spigots there. They sell for around $50. I would think you could find an original lid as well, but they would be a little more difficult to find. Al Kohlman
Hi I have this Anti Flu League mini jug in mint condition.Any information on the anti flu league and value.I haven’t seen one for sale.THANKS not a very good photo sorry.
Answer:
You do not see many of these Anti-Flu League mini jugs for sale. In perfect condition the value is between $1000 & $1500, Nice mini Al Kohlman
Question:
Al,
What would be the value of a 8 gallon transitional elephant ear crock be in good condition? It has the hand written 8, the stamped elephant ear leaves, no oval amd albany interior. Also, what about a 20 gallon elephant ear crock, 20 stamp, leaf stamp and oval?
Thanks, Dru
Answer:
Dru, an 8 gallon transitional elephant ear crock with no oval and Albany slip interior has a value between $500 & $700 in in perfect condition. If it had the oval the value would be higher. A 20 gallon elephant ear crock with a single set of ears and oval would have a value between $250 & $350 in perfect condition with excellent markings. Al Kohlman
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Al, a 3 gallon churn very good condition. I noticed the leaves show ragged edges, in my price guides looked like Minnesota Stoneware but then what do I know. No lid. Sorry I keep finding these items that don’t match exactly to those in the guides. Also on the 5 gallon beehive, I have two 3 gallon beehives…. Same pricing as 5 gallon??? Both 3’s are in very good-excellent condition. Al thank you.
Chuck
Answer:
Chuck, your 3 gallon birch leaf churn is a Minnesota Stoneware Company piece. Red Wing did not put molded handles on their pieces. With the light decorations, no oval and not fully complete leaves, your 3 gallon churn in perfect condition has a value in the area of $130 to $140. On your 3 gallon beehives. In perfect condition $300 to $350. Al Kohlman
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I have a stoneware water cooler app. 15 and one half inches tall. On the front is a large cursive numeral 6. Below that is written “ice water” in block printing. Under that is an oval with “union stoneware red wing minnesota”. Further down are two birch leaves and at the bottom is a hole for a spigot. The cooler seems to be without cracks or chips. Would you please give me an app. value and refer me to a picture of the correct lid and spigot? Thank you for your attention. Michael
Answer:
Michael, you have a 6 gallon Minnesota Stoneware Company Ice Water. In perfect condition with excellent markings, the value is between $800 & $1000. If you go to the Red Wing Collectors Society’s and look under “stoneware”. There should be photos of Red Wing lids. Your Ice Water would take a 5 gallon Red Wing white button crock lid. This would be the correct lid for this piece. The spigot would be the central push button spigot. You would need the older spigot and not one of the newer ones. Al Kohlman
Question:
What can you tell me about this 2 gallon crock with the oval and wing reversed? Carolyn
Answer:
Carolyn, your 2 gallon Red Wing crock with oval over in perfect condition is valued between $75 & $100. It was produced between 1912 & 1930 or so. Al Kohlman
Question:
What can you tell me about this Semon’s Fair Store advertising beater jar at this #5 jug with no decorations. Thanks Chuck
Answer:
Chuck, your Red Wing beater jar with Semon’s Fair Store advertising is valued between $175 & $200 in perfect condition. Your Red Wing beehive jug with just the #5 and no decoration or advertising is around $150 in mint condition. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman
