November 2003 Alerts on Confusing Collectibles

Beware of fake Delaware creamers. Reproduction glass cream bottles were made from originals and are high-quality fakes. The known repros all have pyro labels for Delaware dairies or diners. Watch for these names on labels: Earlis, Frear, Green’s, Hollywood, Kennedy, Nick’s, Rehoboth, and Rose Hill. Also be careful when buying round creamers with pyro labels for dairies in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. (Antique Bottle and Glass Collector, September 2003)

There’s a new Red Wing Stoneware Co. in Red Wing, Minnesota, and its wares and marks are similar to those of earlier potteries in the town, including the Red Wing Stoneware Co. (1876-1894), the Union Stoneware Co. (1894-1906), the Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. (1906-1936), and Red Wing Potteries (1936-1967). Fortunately, it’s easy to tell new from old stoneware. New pieces have two blue marks, each including the words, “Red Wing Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minn.” One mark is oval, the other circular. The circular mark includes the familiar “wing” trademark. The original Red Wing Stoneware Co. never used a blue oval mark or the wing trademark. A new 2-gallon crock sells for $70; an old one costs less than $50. But new jars, pitchers, and pots are less expensive than old ones. (Mark Chervenka, AntiqueWeek, July 7)