Question:

I bought this 5 gallon crock at an auction and I believe it is a Red Wing.  It has two cracks, one on the side and another on the back.  The one on the side does not go all the way through, but the larger one on the back does go through to the inside.  Can you give me the age of this piece and a approximate value.  Thanks.  Rich

Answer:

Your salt glazed crock may have been made sometime in the 1880′s
The bird decoration is rare and very desirable.  It certainly appears to be Red Wing.  Value in cracked condition is between $4500-$5500.