Question:
Hi, I have a 15 gallon crock it measures 18.5" tall, and 17.5" wide across the top. It has a few hairline cracks, and a nick next to the 15 mark. It does seem solid. It has a big red wing underneath the 15, and below the 15 is an oval that measures 2" wide, and about 1.5" tall. It says Red Wing Union Stoneware Co. inside the oval. There is also a wooden lid that seems to have shrunk, and doesn’t fit the top it just slides down inside. It belonged to my Grandma, and she used to make pickles in it. Can you give me an approximate value?

Answer: Your 15 gallon Red Wing crock has very nice markings. However the hairline cracks will hurt it’s value. In today’s market, the value is around $75. Al Kohlman