Question:

Hi

I’ve researched your site to find the current value of my 4 Gallon elephant ear beehive jug, with MN Oval and 2 Leaves.

I want to sell it but could only find a value from July 27, 2008.

Unlike the one described below, mine is in excellent condition. I do not want to misrepresent it so I want to be sure it is the same one referred to below.   I have attached pictures for your review.

Thank you for your help.

Regina

Answer:

Regina, not being one who likes to burst bubbles, in this case I am afraid I must.  You do not have a 4 gallon Elephant Ear Beehive jug with a Minnesota oval.  What you have is a Minnesota Stoneware Company 4 gallon Birch leaf Beehive jug with an Union oval.  Both the Elephant Ear & Birch leaf beehives were produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company, however very few of the Elephant ear beehives were made compared to the birch leaf jugs.  With all this being said, the value of your Minnesota Stoneware Company 4 gallon birch leaf beehive with union oval is between $600 & $700.  Still a great beehive, just not the home run we all wish we had.  Al Kohlman