Question:
I have a #4 UNION STONEWARE CROCK WITH A CRACK RUNNING 1/2 DOWN ONE SIDE. CAN IT BE REPAIRED? IF SO, WHO CAN DO THE REPAIRS.

Answer: Your 4 gallon birch leaf crock can be repaired, but once repaired you would always need to disclose this before selling it. You crock in mint condition would sell for $75 to $100 if the markings are well balanced and dark. If not the value would be lower. To repair this crock you will spend at least $75 and I really do not believe a collector will pay $75 to buy a repaired 4 gallon birch leaf crock when you can purchase a mint one for about the same price. Four gallon birch leaf crocks are quite common and therefore not worth the money spend to repair them. Al Kohlman