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Bob White Bird Shaker Set
This set of two shakers is from the Bob White pattern of dinnerware. They are molded in the shape of a quail, one looking up and one looking down. The back of the down-facing shaker has seven holes and the head of the up-facing shaker has four holes. The condition of both shakers is fair. One shaker has two flakes and a hairline, the other shaker has three flakes. Though damaged, these shakers should prove adequate for your holiday children's table. In beige and brown with splashes of turquoise, the little bobwhite quail decorate the pieces of the Bob White pattern of dinnerware. The larger serving pieces depict the momma and poppa quail, but on every piece are the little babies. Bob White was, and remains to this day, Red Wing Potteries' most popular dinnerware pattern. In the late 1950's, Bob White was the most popular dinnerware pattern available from any pottery in America. According to a brochure, Bob White is "the ultimate in versatile styling, - for every dining setting indoors and out, - for partying and casual daily service." Red Wing Potteries introduced their Casual line of dinnerware in 1955. Designed by Charles Murphy, Casual's fun yet practical shapes makes the line as popular today as it was then. New to Casual line, Red Wing introduced stands made to fit several of the serving pieces. All Casual designs are hand-painted, oven-proof, colorfast and detergent safe. Red Wing Potteries gradually converted from producing stoneware to dinnerware and art pottery. Starting in the 1930's and through their closure in 1967, Red Wing Potteries produced over a hundred different dinnerware patterns. Forms ranged from traditional shapes to the whimsical. Patterns included every design from floral motifs to the abstract. They produced heavy ceramic, fine china and economy dinnerware sets. Some patterns consisted of mostly flatware with few serving pieces. Some patterns consisted of only serving pieces. Other patterns had both. On the bottom of most Red Wing dinnerware pieces you will find three little dots. These dots are left in the glaze by the little tripod that the Potteries used to support the piece when they fired it in the kiln. The three dots are not damage, they are a remnant of the manufacturing process and authenticate the piece as being actual Red Wing.
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