Question:

Hello experts,

I’ve been following your site for a little while now, thanks a ton for all the great information and imagery you’ve supplied here. I did do a search for white ware jugs before sending this query and was not able to locate one that looked quite like this.

The piece that I am hoping to get some more info on is a white ware ball-topped jug with MINNESOTA STONEWARE Co. RED WING embossed on the bottom.

I believe it’s a gallon jug…it’s 10″ tall and 7″ in diameter.

The piece does not have any cracks, chips, or flakes but does have a couple of small scratches in the glaze.

Thank you in advance for any info you can provide!

-Bill

Answer:

Bill, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company Dome top zinc glaze jug which is bottom signed.  They used to sell for around $75 before the economy took the hit in 2008. Today they sell in the area of $50 to $60.  This lower value is due to no advertising or decoration.  Still a nice early Red Wing piece.  Al Kohlman