What is the value of my Red Wing artware or dinnerware?
There are several books that contain both information and prices associated with Red Wing artware and dinnerware but, as you can imagine, the prices are outdated shortly after publication of the book.
The best written source for Red Wing dinnerware and artware prices is the Ray Reiss Artware Price Guide and the Ray Reiss Dinnerware Price Guide. You'll find these resources listed, with contact information, in the Wing Tips Reference page.
If you are interested in pricing one or two pieces of Red Wing artware or dinnerware you could pose your question to Wally Armstrong, one of the moderators in Ask Wally & Paul About Red Wing.
An alternative to purchasing the books is to review some of the online auctions that deal in Red Wing to see what has sold lately. Web sites like www.Ebay.com and www.PotteryAuction.com may be of assistance.
Can Wing Tips help me value my set of Red Wing dinnerware?
As you can imagine, pricing an entire set of dinnerware is a very time consuming task and depends a great deal on the condition of each, and every piece in the set. Wing Tips and Byron Bush will not assist in pricing large dinnerware sets (sorry) as the services we provide are free and this is just a little too much to ask. We suggest that you purchase the "Ray Reiss Artware Price Guide" or "Ray Reiss Dinnerware Price Guide" listed, with contact information, in the Wing Tips Reference page as this is THE BEST way to calculate the value of your set.
What is the value of my Red Wing stoneware?
As it is with Red Wing dinnerware and artware, there are several books available that discuss Red Wing stoneware and have associated values as of the date of publishing. These books obviously loose their pricing value as time goes on.
If you have a simple Red Wing crock your first line of defense should be our Value of Red Wing Crocks page.
The best source for Red Wing stoneware values is, however, the price guide published by Gary Tefft. You'll find this source listed with it's accompanying book, "Red Wing Potters and Their Wares" in the Wing Tips Reference page.
An alternative to purchasing the books is to review some of the online auctions that deal in Red Wing to see what has sold lately. Web sites like www.Ebay.com and www.PotteryAuction.com may be of assistance.
Where can I sell my Red Wing?
Since you're here, the cheapest way to sell your Red Wing is by placing a FREE For Sale ad in Wing Tips Red Wing For Sale section. We do require that you specify a price for what you're selling!
On the other hand, if you're willing to roll the dice, you could try online auction sites like www.Ebay.com or www.PotteryAuction.com to see what the market has to offer. In the future, we'll be listing more of these auction sites in our Related Links page.
Where can I buy Red Wing pottery?
Since you're here, you might as well review the Wing Tips, Red Wing For Sale page!
If you still can't find what you're looking for try our Related Links page.
Where can I find books / price guides related to Red Wing pottery?
Wing Tips prides itself on have a COMPLETE listing of ALL of the Red Wing related books and price guides listed in our Reference page!
How old is my Red Wing stoneware?
Without buying one of the books listed in our Reference page the best way to date your Red Wing stoneware is by the oval stamped on the piece. Wing Tips has a (as of 11-Feb-2000 incomplete) Stoneware Oval Index page with images of standard Red Wing ovals and their approximate dates of use.
What is the name of my Red Wing dinnerware pattern?
Among other things, Wing Tips prides itself in having images of every production dinner plate made by the Red Wing pottery. Dinner plates are typically the easiest means of determining a dinnerware Line/Pattern. Also try the master index at redwingdinnerware.com
The easiest way to see pictures of the many dinner plates manufactured in Red Wing is to visit our Red Wing Quick Viewer and find the Dinnerware / Production Dinner Plates links in the upper left frame.
Once you've found your Line and Pattern you should also review the Dinnerware Accessories found right below the Dinnerware category in the Red Wing Quick Viewer.
Is Red Wing pottery still produced?
The last of the original Red Wing potteries closed it's doors in 1967 after a labor strike (among other things) forced it out of business.
There is a new pottery in Red Wing now, the Red Wing Stoneware Company, that is currently manufacturing and selling stoneware items to the public. To the untrained eye the new wares look much like some of the old so watch out! New items are typically bottom marked with a round, blue ink stamp with a wing in the middle and the words "RED WING STONEWARE CO. RED WING MN".
Where can I find more information about pottery made by Red Wing?
There are numerous pages on Wing Tips that will help you out with information about the pottery. Here are some:
- Ask Wally and Paul About Red Wing
- Red Wing Quick Viewer
- Red Wing Gallery
- Our Reference page
- Our Wares Info page
What are the most popular dinnerware patterns made by Red Wing?
According to our resident Red Wing dinnerware expert, Wally Armstrong, Bob White, Village Green, Tampico, and Smart Set were the most popular Red Wing dinnerware patterns.
How can I find other Red Wing Collectors and Dealers in my area?
Wing Tips has a page dedicated to connecting people interested in Red Wing with other collectors and dealers in their area. It's our Red Wing Collector / Dealer Cards. Your should register too!
Does Wing Tips sell pottery displayed on the site?
Except for items listed in our Sponsor and Red Wing For Sale pages, we do not sell the items listed on the site.
What is the Red Wing Collectors Society and why should I join?
The Red Wing Collectors Society is an organization of over 7000 Red Wing fanatics that are globally headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota. You should really visit their web site at www.RedWingCollectors.org to learn the latest and greatest about the RWCS.
Wing Tips is not associated with the Red Wing Collectors Society.
Only members can attend the July Convention, held the first full weekend in July in Red Wing, Minnesota and the February Mid-Winter Get-Together, held in Iowa. These functions are for learning, buying and selling, trading, meet people with similar interests and make new friends. You will receive a 15 page Newsletter every other month. Members can purchase the yearly secret commemorative, that greatly appreciate in value, at Convention time.
Who can help me if I need more help using Wing Tips?
Your first line of defense with questions about using Wing Tips should be our official Welcomer, Kathleen Johnson. Drop Kathleen a note at WayneAndKath@Worldnet.Att.Net .