Some early 1900 Red Wing figurines can be found. The older ones are pictured in Clay Giants and Potters and Their Wares. Some of these early pieces are one of a kind, probably produced as lunch hour pieces for personal use or gifts.
One of the earliest mass produced animal figurines was the elephant planter (see p 166 Teft) listed in 1931 in four sizes and three glazes. Probably the most sought after animal collectible made by Red Wing is this planter with the nokomis glaze(see p 22 Reiss).
See our reference section for a complete bibliography.
Reiss notes in his Year of Production Reference Chart(pp 234-236) the following:
| Year Produced | Figure Numbers | Figure Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 871 - 953 | Various animal novelties |
| 1940 | 907 - 974 | Various animal novelties |
| 1941 | 1121 - 1125 | Hand painted figurines |
| 1948 | 1336-1350 | New figurines |
| 1961 | 46 - 48 | Baby figurines |
| 1963 | 821 - 824 | Cherubs |
| 1964 | 757 | Madonna figurine |
| 1965 | 919 - 931 | Figural planters |
Specific pages for pictures from the Reiss Book are listed below.
Animals |
|
|---|---|
| Figure Description | Page # in Reiss |
| Badger | 80 |
| Bear | 196 |
| Cat | 39 |
| Dachsund | 172,201 |
| Deer | 48, 137, 181, 196, 201, 202, 209 |
| Dog | 39, 172, 201 |
| Dolphin | see related link |
| Donkey | 39, 172, 201 |
| Elephant | 22, 39, 126, 179 |
| Frog | 196 |
| Giraffe | 172 |
| Gopher | 80 |
| Horse | 50, 211 |
| Lamb | 201 |
| Lion | 58 |
| Llama | 196 |
| Pig | 196 |
| Rabbit | 196 |
| Seal | 196 |
| Snail | 196 |
| Turtle | 196 |
Birds |
|
|---|---|
| Figure Description | Page # in Reiss |
| Bob white | 56 |
| Cardinal | 207 |
| Chicken | 75 |
| Cockatoo | 196 |
| Dove | 147, 218 |
| Duck | 186, 197 |
| Eagle | 196 |
| Goose | 163, 196, 224 |
| Misc | 150, 153, 155, 196, 201, 207 |
| Owls | 172, 196 |
| Pelican | 39, 150, 196, 201 |
| Rooster | 208 |
| Swan | 34, 131, 186, 202 |
People / Statues |
|
|---|---|
| Figure Description | Page # in Reiss |
| Accordionist | 210 |
| Baby plate | 82 |
| Baseball player | 150 |
| Boy | 15, 10, 151, 204 |
| Bust | 150 |
| Cherub | 58, 144, 168, 223 |
| Chess | 51 |
| Clocks | 81 |
| Cookie jars | 42, 70, 72 |
| Cowboy | 57, 210 |
| Cowgirl | 210 |
| Dancer | 210 |
| Devil | 207 |
| Engobe | 40, 41 |
| Girl | 150, 201, 204 |
| Madonna | 168, 171, 223 |
| Mermaid | 207 |
| Misc | 155, 201, 207 |
| Mug | 82 |
| Muse | 49 |
| Nude | 9, 26, 28, 29, 33, 78, 140, 147, 150, 179, 191, 221 |
| Oriental | 44, 155, 157 |
| Peasant | 45, 99 |
| Potter | 12 |
| Pretty Red Wing | 78 |
| Prince | 157, 210 |
| Princess | 155, 208, 210 |
| Suitor | 44 |
Other Figurines |
|
|---|---|
| Figure Description | Page # in Reiss |
| Butterfly | 80, 226 |
| Fish | 39, 75, 83, 150, 196, 201, 207 |
| Shells | 197, 202 |
| Shoes | 197, 212, 229 |
You've absolutely got to see the Related Link - Red Wing Pottery, A Pictorial Page For The Red At Heart if you're interested in figurines.
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