Question:
I have a 30 gallon Red Wing crock with a crack in the side and was wondering what the value might be? It’s age? Why it has the four maple leaves instead of the wing logo? Leroy Schultz

Answer: Leroy, your 30 gallon crock with the 4 birch leaves could have been produced by either the Red Wing Stoneware Company or the Minnesota Stoneware Company. If it has molded handles, then it belongs to Minnesota Stoneware. If no handles at all, then Red Wing was the manufacturer. Red Wing used birch leaves until 1909 when they began using the Red Wing. The crack in the side of your 30 gallon crock will greatly reduce it’s worth. Value in the area of $75 to $100. Al Kohlman