Question: 
I would appreciate your help in identifying for me and letting me know the value of. The 15 gal has a crack going down the front and the red wing chicken feeder is missing the bottom plate. Many thanks!
Answer:
The 12 gallon Red Wing double leaf with the crack in front would have a value in the area of $400 to $500. The Red Wing Klondike advertising chicken bell feeder without the base, $275 to $300. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hello,
I have recently inherited several crocks and as wondering if you could tell me what they are worth. They are all in good condition with no fractures. Thank-you for your time. I have attached the photos.
Ellyn
Answer:
Ellyn, your (1) Red Wing 5 gallon salt glazed leaf crock as quite a stain issue that will affect it’s value. $200 to $225 at best. The (3) 5 gallon drop 8 with quotations $350 to $400. The (4) 6 gallon leaf crock, $350 to $400, The (5) 5 gallon triple leaf “Wow” $3500 to $4500. The (6) 6 gallon Butterfly has a stain issue $400 to $450. The (7) 20 gallon front stamped butterfly, (the butterfly is somewhat weak) $1200 to $1300, An (9) 6 gallon rib cage crock has stain issues $300 to $350. Lastly, (10) 15 gallon drop 8 with quotations, $1000. Hope this is helpful. Al Kohlman
Question:
Dear Al,
Can you tell us what this is worth we are selling it for our charity. It is in perfect condition but has no lid or dasher. What year was it made?
Thank you,
Len
Answer:
Len, your 4 gallon Red Wing butter churn without the lid and if in perfect condition, the value is in the area of $150 to $175. Al Kohlman
Question: Hello, I am interested in learning more about this RW Water Filter and lid that I recently purchased at a small antiques shop in NC. I have tried to locate similar pieces online with no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks – April
Answer:
April, you have a Red Wing 5 gallon self draining jar. These were used in Hardware Stores, Chemical plants or Dairies to dispense products. The self draining jar by itself has a value between $100 & $125. The lid with the hairline. $40 or so. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman
Question: Hello,
We picked this fabulous piece up at an antique store in Tucson, Arizona, and are wondering what it’s worth. We believe it is the middle piece of a 10-gallon hotel-sized Success Filter. It has a 15″ diameter and stands almost 17″ tall. It has no cracks or chips. The instructions to clean the filter blocks on the back of the piece are very legible. We think we found a real gem and hope you can confirm.
Many thanks,
Michael
Answer:
Michael, you do indeed have a part of a Red Wing Success Filter. It is the top. A complete Success Filter will have a bottom, top & lid. Most of these Success filters you see are 4 gallons. The tough part of this one is finding the matching bottom. Value on just your top is $275 to $300. When you have a completed Success Filter, they are quite impressive. Nice find. Al Kohlman
Question: 
Can you tell me how much this crock is valued at?
Thank you
Holly
Answer:
Holly, if your 3 gallon Red Wing butter churn is in perfect condition, the value is between $150 & $175. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hello,
I have a 2 gal salt glazed crock that was my grandmothers, I’m sure it is from the red wing era.
Would like to find out what the design is on it, i think it is called a crazy 8 or something like it.
Could you help with the authenticity and some kind of value on it.
Many thanks,
Pete
Answer:
Pete, you have a 3 gallon salt glazed crock with a Lazy 8 target design. Value on these if in perfect condition is $125 to $140. Al Kohlman
Question: 
I am wondering if this is Red Wing? If it is the value of it. Does have a hair line crack and chips on the lid. Three pictures are attached. Thanks. Beth
Answer:
Beth, it is a Fort Dodge piece which was produced by Red Wing. With the hairline and chips on the lid, the value would be around $75 to $100. Al Kohlman
Question: 
I have this unusual piece of pottery, one with a black oval, and one that has the wing and oval inverted. Attached are photo. What can you tell me about it. Jim
Answer:
Jim, the first 2 gallon Red Wing crock is call the reverse oval. Value on these in perfect condition is $75 to $90. The other 2 gallon crock with large oval & in black ink has a value about the same as the reverse oval. $75 to $90. You just need to find that 2 gallon collector who is missing these pieces. Al Kohlman
Question: 
I have 40 pieces. Overall, It appears the set has never been used. Below is a detailed list of each item. 29 pieces have very minor chips, varying from 1-4 chips on sides and backs. 11 pieces are damage free. If you want more information and photos, I have approximately 97 photos of each piece. The photos include the chips, any factory defects and the marked number of the piece. I really appreciate any help and information you may be able to assist me in knowing what I have in my possession. My Mother passed away in October 2013. The dinnerware was in storage and this is the first I have laid eyes on it. Again thank you for your time.
Suzie
Answer:
The cactus-themed pattern you have is called Desert. It is very popular with collectors and not easy to find. Desert was one of two patterns in the Fancy Free line, the other was Caprice. The Fancy Free patterns were designed by Belle Kogan, a well-known designer from New York who produced many art pottery designs for Red Wing and also a few dinnerware patterns.
Fancy Free plates and bowls featured a rolled rim that was very susceptible to chipping. Pieces in mint condition are scarce. These patterns were introduced in 1952 and were made for only a brief period probably being discontinued in 1953. They are rather scarce today and are desired by western motif collectors as well as Red Wing Dinnerware collectors.
Unfortunately, damage reduces the value of the items significantly. Damaged items are usually worth only 50% or less, sometimes much less, than undamaged items. The prices I have listed for each of the items you show in the picture are for undamaged items and represent only my estimate of the value if the item were undamaged.
The numbers on the back of the items had significance only for the Red Wing Potteries so you may disregard them.
2 – 9 1/3 x 8 1/2 Bowls, mark on the back of the bowl $50.00 to $60.00 each (they were called a Nappy)
5 – 11″ Plates, $100.00 each
1 – 13 1/2 Serving Platter, $60.00 to $90.00
6 – 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 Fruit Bowls, $20.00 to $30.00 each
4 – 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 Bowls, $25.00 to $35.00 each (these were called cereal
bowls)
5 – 6 7/8 x 6 cup saucer (saucer alone $5.00 to $8.00 each)
6 – 7 1/4 x 6 1/2 Plates $20.00 to $30.00 each
4 – coffee cups $20.00 to $30.00 (cup and saucer combinations each)
1 – sugar bowl w/lid $30.00 to $50.00
1 – creamer bowl $30.00 to $50.00
1 – gravy bowl $30.00 to $45.00 (it was sold with a tray)
1 – butter dish with lid $60.00 to $90.00
1 – 9 1/4 x 4 serving platter $30.00 to $50.00 (it was called a Pickle Dish)
1 – 11 2/3 x 5 2/3 serving platter $30.00 to $50.00 (it was called a Celery
Dish)
1 – 12 x 6 1/2 divided 3 section serving platter $40.00 to $60.00 (it was called a Relish Dish)
Terry