Monthly Archives: November 2017

M. Wolff & Sons , Chicago preserve jar

Question:

I have a Redwing Stoneware embossed 1 gal. Crock. It has a M. Wolff & Sons , Chicago logo. I was wondering about history and possible value. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Jeff

Answer:

Jeff, You have a very nice advertising preserve jar with a value of $1200-$1500 in mint condition. Wolff is listed as a grocer in Chicago along with 2 sons.

Clifford Olson

Gypsy Trail Hostess Ware teapot shape 235

Question: What can you tell me about this teapot marked Red Wing.

Answer:

This teapot is from the Gypsy Trail Hostess Ware collection, a large group of colorful pieces made to go with the Gypsy Trail dinnerware patterns. The bottom of this teapot should be marked “Red Wing USA 235” on the bottom.  This is one of several Hostess Ware teapots introduced in 1941 and was made for several years.  It appears in the 1944 Gypsy Trail catalog, which is the last known catalog for this line.  Most Gypsy Trail production ended soon after the end of World War II.
The 235 teapot is fairly common.  Available colors were orange, blue, turquoise, yellow, pink, green, and cream ivory.  Current value for a 235 teapot in excellent, undamaged condition is $25-30.
Larry R

Stoneware Canning Jar with Shield Mark

Question:  What is the value of the pictured jar. Thank you for your assistance. Bonnie

 

Answer:

Bonnie, You have a ( Shield ) stoneware canning jar. Value of around $2500 in mint condition.

Clifford Olson

Red Wing Preserve Jar and Grommes and Ullrich Jugs

Question: Hello everyone,

I recently acquired some stoneware/crocks from my dads estate. I was hoping someone could give me some information about them, including value. I would also like to know how I go about selling them.
Felling overwhelmed. Thank you so  much,
Leah

Answer:

Leah, The pickle crock looks like a Red Wing preserve jar worth about $250, The Grommes and Ullrich 1 gallon jug about $125 and the 4 gallon jug about $300. Assuming in mint condition and far as selling you can post on the Red wing face book site, auction or craigslist works well.

Clifford Olson

Darien Hardware, T. C. Synder sponge bowl

Question:

Hello,

I saw a bowl on eBay with advertising stating “Compliments of Darien Hardware, T. C. Synder, 1940, Darien, Wis.”  The bowl was listed as a Red Wing piece and sold for $81.  The seller stated that although unmarked, it was obviously a Red Wing bowl.  I am not so sure, but would like your opinion.  It is about the same size as a cap bowl, but has no markings and is a slightly different shape than Red Wing cap bowls.  I took some photos from my computer monitor and have attached them.  They aren’t the best photos, but they illustrate the bowl well enough to see that it is not a cap bowl.  Can you help me with the identification of this bowl?  Thanks for your help.

Rod

Answer:

This is a Red Wing bowl. They come in Blue, White, White with blue bands, Albany and sponged . The book doesn’t state a name but I have called them Cactus bowl.

Clifford Olson

Dinnerware Info

Larry Roschen and Terry Moe long time dinnerware collectors and experts wrote a complete dinnerware article series which ran in the RWCS Newsletter for members. The grid below is a time line of dinnerware production with links to each article covering that pattern.

Introduction to Dinnerware –

Line Pattern Production Dates Publication Date & Page
Colored Kitchenware*   1932 (Perhaps including 1931/or 1933 October 2014, page 6
Pansy*   Unknown October 2012, page 8 to 9
  Wreath Unknown December 2009, page 8
  Ivanhoe 1937 – ? December 2009, page 8
Red Wing Mixer Bowls*      
  Petals 1934-1938 February 2015, page 6 – 7
  Rings 1939-1942 February 2015, page 6 – 7
Gypsy Trail      
  Reed 1935 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
  Plain 1935 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
  Chevron 1936 – 1939? December 2009, page 9
  Fondoso 1938/9 – 1942 approx. December 2009, page 9
  Hostess Ware 1940 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
Provincial (1941)      
  Orleans 1941 to 1950 February 2010, page 7
  Brittany 1941 to 1950 February 2010, page 7
  Normandy (early) 1941 to perhaps 1942 February 2010, page 7
  Normandy (later) 1949 – 1952 February 2010, page 7
  Ardennes (early) 1941 to Mid 1940s February 2010, page 7
  Ardennes (later) 1949- 1951 February 2010, page 7
African Artware Plates   1941-1942 August 2012, page 13
Concord Part 1 Part 2  
  Harvest 1941 to Mid 1940s April 2010, page 10
  Lexington 1941-1955 April 2010, page 10
  Lotus 1947-1957 April 2010, page 10
  Magnolia 1947-1956 April 2010, page 10-11
  Chrysanthemum 1947-1953 April 2010, page 11
  Morning Glory Pink 1947-1951 April 2010, page 11
  Morning Glory Blue 1950-1951 April 2010, page 11
  Blossom Time 1950-1955 April 2010, page 11
  Iris 1951-1956 June 2010, page 10
  Zinnia 1951-1953 June 2010, page 10
  Quartette 1951-1956 June 2010, page 10
  Leaf Magic 1951-1953 June 2010, page 10
  Fruit 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
  Lanterns 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
  Fantasy 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
  Buds 1952 June 2010, page 10
  Nassau 1953 June 2010, page 10
  Spring Song 1954-1956 June 2010, page 11
  Willow Wind Pink 1955-1956 June 2010, page 11
  Willow Wind Turquoise 1955-1956 June 2010, page 11
Fruit or Salad Set   1941 – 1946? October 2010, page 10
Party Ware   The late 1940s – 1951? October 2010, page 10
Labriego Ware   Early 1940s October 2010, page 10
Hospitality Ware   The mid to late 1940s October 2010, page 11
Provincial Cooking Ware   Early 1940s October 2010, page 11
Bakeware (Oomph)   1943 to Mid 1940s October 2010, page 11
Town & Country   1947-1956 December 2010, page 7
Informal Supper Service   1951 to 1953? December 2010, page 7
Dynasty      
  Plum Blossom Yellow 1950 to 1953 February 2011, page 10
  Plum Blossom Pink 1950 to 1953 February 2011, page 10
Fancy Free      
  Caprice 1952 to 1953 February 2011, page 11
  Desert 1952 to 1953 February 2011, page 11
Village Green Part 1 Part 2  
  Village Green 1952-1967 June 2011, page 8
  Delta Blue 1954-1956 June 2011, page 9
  Picardy 1960-1962 June 2011, page 9
  Two Step 1960-1962 June 2011, page 9
  Provincial Dinnerware 1964? – 1965 August 2011, page 12
  Provincial Bakeware 1963-1967 August 2011, page 12
  Village Brown 1964-1965 August 2011, page 12
  Village Wheat Unknown Mid 1960s August 2011, page 12
  Matte Green & Matte Pink Unknown August 2011, page 13
  Ernest Sohn Unknown August 2011, page 13
Anniversary      
  Capistrano 1953-1961 December 2011, page 12
  Country Garden 1953-1957 December 2011, page 12
  Tweed Tex 1953-1956 December 2011, page 12
  Pink Spice 1953 or 1954 to 1958 December 2011, page 13
  Midnight Rose 1953 or 1954 to 1955 December 2011, page 13
  Driftwood 1955 to 1961 December 2011, page 13
Casual Part 1 Part 2  
  Smart Set 1953-1957 February 2012, page 10
  Bob White 1954-1967 February 2012, page 10
  Hamms Late 1950s February 2012, page 11
  Tip Toe 1958- 1960 April 2012, page 12
  Hearthside 1961 to 1963 or 1964 April 2012, page 12
  Chuck Wagon 1957? April 2012, page 13
  Round Up 1958 to 1965 April 2012, page 13
Futura      
  Tampico 1956-1967 June 2012, page 8
  Random Harvest 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
  Crazy Rhythm 1956-1963 or 1964 June 2012, page 9
  Golden Viking 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
  Northern Lights 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
  Lupine 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
  Colonnes 1957 June 2012, page 9
  Montmartre 1957 to 1958 June 2012, page 9
  Frontenac 1958 to 1959 June 2012, page 9
  Red Wing Rose 1958 to 1960 June 2012, page 9
Contemporary      
  White and Turquoise 1955 to 1956 December 2012, page 12 to 13
  Spruce 1955-1967 December 2012, page 13
Kermis (Party Line)   1955-1956 February 2013, page 10
Harlequin Clown   1958 February 2013, page 11
Continental Buffet   1957-1958 February 2013, page 11
Buffet Royale   1960-1962 February 2013, page 11
True China      
  Majestic 1959 -1965 October 2013, page 10
  Granada 1959 -1961 October 2013, page 11
  Mediterrania 1959 -1961 October 2013, page 11
  Lute Song 1959 -1967 October 2013, page 11
  Merrileaf 1960 -1965 October 2013, page 11
  Vintage 1960 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
  Crocus 1961 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
  Daisy Chain 1961 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
Bake and Serve   1961 -1967 December 2013, page 10
Duo-tone (aka Cylinder)      
  Desert Sun Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
  Flight Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
  Turtle Dove Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
  Pompeii Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
  Tahitian Gold Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
  Pepe April 1963 to 1967 December 2013, page 11
Hotel or Restaurant China      
  Empire Shape 1962 perhaps to 1967 April 2014, page 12
(Also discussed in August 2010 issue, pages 12 to 13)
  Regal Shape 1966 to 1967 April 2014, page 13
(Also discussed in August 2010 issue, pages 12 to 13)
Hotel or Restaurant Custom Orders      
  Sveden House 1960s April 2014, page 13
  Diamond Jim 1960s April 2014, page 13
  Thunderbird 1960s April 2014, page 13
  Sheraton 1960s April 2014, page 13
Like China      
  Damask 1964-1967 June 2014, page 13
  Brocade 1966 June 2014, page 13
  Blue Shadows 1966-1967 June 2014, page 13
  Kashmir 1965-1967 June 2014, page 13
Ebb Tide   1965-1967 October 2014, page 11
Ceramastone      
  Greenwichstone 1966-1967 December 2014, page 10
  Hearthstone Beige 1966-1967 December 2014, page 11
  Hearthstone Orange 1966-1967 December 2014, page 11
  Adobestone 1967 December 2014, page 11
  Heatherstone 1967 December 2014, page 11
  Charstone Bleu 1967 December 2014, page 11
The End of Dinnerware Production     February 2015, page 10
Post-Production Items     February 2015, page 11
Owner-Enhanced Items     February 2015, page 11

* This article was not part of the Introduction to Dinnerware Series, but it was the first time the line was discussed in the RWCS Newsletter.

3 gallon bottom marked target salt glaze crock

Question:

Hello,

I’m hoping you might be able to provide some information on this red wing crock. The crock has a raised red wing stamp on the bottom and I cannot locate any information on a piece with this marking.

It measures 10 1/2 inches tall and 10 3/4 inches across. It has some some small chips along the bottom along with a hairline crack along the lower bottom edge. I’ve attached a picture of this damage.

I’m not a red wing collector but I am curious about the raised signature. I just liked the mellow brown glaze that blends well with my other collections. Thank you. Alicia

Alicia

Answer:

Alicia, Your 3 gallon crock was made in Red Wing Minnesota around 1880’s. You can find different designs with this bottom mark. A mint crock will have a value around $150 in mint condition with a crack depends on where it is down the $30-$50.

 

Clifford Olson

5 gallon birch leaf churn

Question:

I was wondering if you could provide me with any information about our Redwing butter churn, age, approximate value, etc.

Thank You,

John

Answer:

John, Your birch leaf churn was produced between 1895 & 1906. In mint condition I would value this around $200.

Clifford Olson

E S Sohn Butter Mold

Question:

I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this pot I inherited? I think it is Red Wing? It is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. Thank you

Answer:

The item in the photos was made by Red Wing under contract for Ernest Sohn.
Ernest Sohn was a well-known designer who contracted with various businesses to make ceramic, metal and wood products for his sales company. He specialized in serving pieces and buffet sets, not full dinnerware patterns. His dealings with Red Wing were not well documented, but at least two lines of dinnerware items were produced for Sohn. “Butter Mold” is the better known of the two. It consisted of serving pieces such as pitchers, teapots, casseroles, bowls, platters, etc. The pieces had a ribbed effect in the glaze, similar to Village Green. Most Butter Mold pieces were dark brown, dark green, or yellow (uncommon). Each piece was marked with a design taken from a vintage butter mold. The design featured a fern and leaves enclosed by 5 rings, and included the letters ” E.S. USA”. Production years are uncertain but most likely fall between the late 1950s and early 1960s. An ad for Sohn’s Butter Mold line appeared in a February 1961 magazine.
Your item is from the Butter Mold line, but I’m not certain of its name or purpose since we have no documentation of this line.  Bean pot is likely correct.  The value today is $30-40 if it is in excellent, undamaged condition.
Larry R