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Question:

Dear Al,
   Was looking for a market value on some nice pieces that I’ve come across and am interested for my collection.  I apologize I dont have pics so I will do my best in describing.
 
1) 5 gallon Waconda Water shoulder jug.  There are a couple of minor bottom rim chips.  4 1/2 in wing on the top, Waconda logo in the center, red wing oval on the bottom.
2) 12 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock.  All hand design, 12 in top, cat wiskers in middle, then leaf on the bottom.  Color is very good.  Albany interior.  Mint condition.
3) 3 gallon Minnesota stoneware molded leaf churn.  Color is a little light.  Probably a fifty cent piece chip that begins on the bottom rim to the side of the churn.
4) 5 gallon Birch Leaf shoulder jug with oval.  5 on the neck. Stamping is good.  Very good condition very minor chips around bottom rim.
5) 20 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock.  This is beautiful.  Color is good. 20 on top, cat whiskers in middle, Double leaf on bottom.  I don’t believe it is stamped.  Albany interior.  Darn near mint.
6) 5 gallon butteryfly crock.  Color is very good.  Crock is great minus some staining arond the bottom.
 
I realize this is tough without pics or even better, seeing for yourself.  If you could ballpark it that would be great so I have a guideline.  I appreciate your help Al!

Answer:

Here is are your ball park pieces:
1) 5 gallon Waconda Water shoulder jug. There are a couple of minor bottom rim chips. 4 1/2 in wing on the top, Waconda logo in the center, red wing oval on the bottom. $750 to $850
2) 12 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock. All hand design, 12 in top, cat wiskers in middle, then leaf on the bottom. Color is very good. Albany interior. Mint condition. $800 to $1000
3) 3 gallon Minnesota stoneware molded leaf churn. Color is a little light. Probably a fifty cent piece chip that begins on the bottom rim to the side of the churn.$550 to $750
4) 5 gallon Birch Leaf shoulder jug with oval. 5 on the neck. Stamping is good. Very good condition very minor chips around bottom rim. $550 to $750
5) 20 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock. This is beautiful. Color is good. 20 on top, cat whiskers in middle, Double leaf on bottom. I don’t believe it is stamped. Albany interior. Darn near mint. $1300 to $1500
6) 5 gallon butteryfly crock. Color is very good. Crock is great minus some staining arond the bottom. $300 to $450

Hope this helps Al Kohlman