Question:

Hello!

Thanks for such a great website! I’m a newbie at
collecting Red Wing crocks. I’ve attached four crocks that I’ve recently bought
at estate sales/garage sales. I’ve read your website and learned about ski
ovals, birch leaves, etc.  Could you tell me a little more about the
crocks that I’ve bought, and their value. They are all in excellent condition,
without any cracks, lines, or chips…except for the ski oval which has one
minor chip on the rim.

Thanks for your help!

Linda

Answer:

Linda, your first crock is a 5 gallon Red Wing Drop 8 salt
glazed Red Wing crock.  It was produced between 1880 & 1895 or
so.  Value is between $300 & $350

The 2 gallon Red Wing birch leaf crock was produced between
1895 & 1909.  Value is around $60

2 gallon Red Wing with birch leaf and ski oval was produced
between 1895 & 1909.  Value  is around $60.  If the leaves
were fully printed, the value would be higher.

3 gallon Minnesota Stoneware Company Elephant ear crock was
produced between 1895 & 1906.  Value is between $70 & $90.
Al Kohlman