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6 gallon and 12 gallon Red Wing crocks

Question:

I just got these two pieces. I’m just wondering the value on them. The #6 doesn’t have any flaws on it besides rust on the handles. The #12 is great except the two handles have been broken off. Would you mind giving me your estimate? Also, I’m thinking of buying a 12 gallon crock that just has the 12 on it. I’m not sure if it is marked on the bottom, however it doesn’t have the red wing stamp on it. Should I look on the bottom for a mark if its not on the crock itself? Is the value lower on the #12 with no wing on it? I don’t have a picture of it but I can’t find any info on red wing crocks without the red wing stamp on it as far as value. I would assume that collectors look for that.

Thanks so much for your help!

Maelea

Answer:

Maelea, your 6 gallon Red Wing crock in perfect condition has a value between $90 & $100.  The 12 gallon which has the handles broken  off would have a value around $50 at best.  The handles broken off really affects its value.  Now the 12 gallon crock with just the number 12 on it will most likely not be bottom signed.   If the 12 has an oval and no red wing, then the value could be in the $200 range.  If it is just the 12, the value will drop to maybe $75 or so.  Hope this is helpful.  Al Kohlman

5 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler with bubbler attachment

Question:

I am looking for an approximate value on a 5 gallon Red Wing water cooler.  Is this something you can help me with?  Do I need to be a member? I have attached a photo.

Thank you,

Kristi

Answer:

Kristi, no you do not need to be a member to ask questions.    If we break down your Red Wing water cooler, I think that may help you better understand the value of it.  If everything I mention is in perfect condition, then here are their values.  The cooler itself is $300 or so.  The 5 gallon cooler lid $350 and bubbler $80.   Hope this was helpful.  Al Kohlman

Set of Crocks and beater jars

Question:

I have several old Red Wing crocks, all in very good condition with no
cracks.The smallest is for whipping cream.The next size has a “1” on the daisy cover but no marks on the crock itself One is marked 2; the other marked 3 – both with covers with the flower pattern on the covers. The biggest one is a 6.   No cover but with handles.  I use this one for a silk plant!

Two pictures attached.  Can you tell me what these were probably used for and
their probable age?  I remember my mother making pickles in #6.  Also, what is their value?

Finally, what do people use them for today?

Thanks. Kathy

 

Answer:

Kathy, lets start by breaking down the pieces you have.   If all are in perfect condition than here are the approximate values.   The 6 gallon Red Wing crock has a value between $90 & $100.  The 3 gallon crock $70 to $75.  The 3 gallon lid, $125 to
$135.  2 gallon crock $60 to $70,  2 gallon lid $125, One gallon crock $25 to $30 & 1 gallon crock lid $90 to $100. The Red Wing beater jar $80. All of these crocks were used for canning or food storage.  Today, some are used for canning and others basically display and collections.   Hope this is helpful.  Al Kohlman

6 gallon Ice Water

Question:

I am wondering what this Red Wing Water Crock is worth.  My Mother in Law has had it for years.  It is in great condition, no issues I could notice besides for a minor glazing defect on the front near the where the water spout was (you can see it in the picture). Thanks Bert

 

Answer: Bert, your mother in-laws Red Wing 6 gallon Ice Water has a
value between $800 & $1000 in today’s market.  A nice piece of Red
Wing!  Al Kohlman

5 gallon churn with wire handles

Question:

I have a 5 gallon churn with wire handles, very similar to the 4 gallon in the photo below (I don’t have a good all in one photo of mine).  I also include what photos I have of mine.

I have been unable to find a photo and or price on line for an exact match.  I see plenty of 4 gallon or smaller, and a few 5 gallon churns without handles, but not one like mine.

There is no lid however the churn itself is in excellent condition with no cracks.

Can you give me a ball park figure on value?

Thanks

Ron

 

Answer:

Ron, you do not see as many Red Wing churns with the wire
handles as you do without.  However, there are not very many collectors
that I know of who go after the wire handle churns versus the no wire handle
churns and therefore the value is about the same.  Value as I see it in
todays market.   $150 to $200.   Al Kohlman

5 gallon shoulder jug with the number 3 on spout

Question: I have a question about a double marked jug..what is its value.
I also have an albany slip glaze churn, what is the value and year it was
created..

Thank you

Jeannie

Answer:

Jeannie,  your Red Wing 5 gallon shoulder jug with the number 3 stamped on the spout is somewhat hard to find, but that small #3 does
little to raise its value.  Value $100 to $110.  Your Albany slip
butter churn is not Red Wing.  I have no idea of maker, history or value
on it.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Gray Line 12″ bowl

Question: It is 12 inches. Please advise on value as well.
Thanks Crystal

 

Answer:

Crystal, your Red Wing Gray Line 12″ bowl is a great
piece.  However, the chip on the bottom rim and hairline in the side of
the bowl, just kills it’s value.   Bowls to Red Wing collectors are
like glass to glassware collectors.  Any damage and collectors shy away
from the piece.  So even if it seems small to you, it is huge to
collectors.  The way your bowl sits as I see it,  $40 to $50.
Al Kohlman

Round Up Casserole with stand

Question:

We have two questions for your experts.

1. We just purchased a Round Up copper casserole holder that holds two casserole dishes.  I have attached a photo.  I am wondering if this could be rare as I cannot find any information on this piece.  We are also wondering if the experts could give us a value. One of the casseroles is in mint condition and the other is in bad condition.

2. We collect Round Up and Chuck Wagon. On the bottom of the plates (see attached photo) some have just a red wing, and others have writing which says, ” Red Wing Hand Painted Ovenproof U.S.A.” and then a number like 231. We are wondering what the difference is and what the number might mean.

Thank you for your help.
Mike and Carol

Answer:

1.  The copper warming stand is not easy to find but not rare.  The double-wide  arming stand was made to hold two 2 quart casseroles or one 20 inch platter.  The Round Up stand has two pottery handles in beige fleck glaze, which is identical to the stand made for the Bob White pattern.  In other words, a double-wide warming stand with beige fleck handles could be used with either Round Up or Bob White.  The stand by itself is worth $50-75 if it is complete and is not damaged or badly tarnished.  A two quart Round Up casserole with cover is worth around $100 in mint condition.  Hard to place a value on the damaged casserole but it’s probably in the range of $10-15.

2.  Red Wing bottom stamped much of their dinnerware with the familiar pinkish-red
wing from 1950 to 1957.  The ink stamp markings changed beginning in 1958.  The design of the new marks varied depending on the pattern, but the color for all changed to black.  Thus your pieces marked with the pinkish-red wing were made in 1957 (or possibly earlier) and thus were made for the Chuck Wagon pattern.  The pieces marked Red Wing Hand Painted Ovenproof USA in black ink were made in 1958 or later and thus were made for Round Up.  Three digit numbers such as 231 were stock or lot numbers; they do not identify the item or hold any meaning to collectors.

Larry

Red Wing 271 console bowl

Question: Please give me information on the  Redwing console pictured here.  It has no impressed “Redwing” on the bottom.   The only identification is a
blue and white label on the bottom about 1″ square with – Red Wing   Shape 271   Finish 1 .  There is also a white store label about 1/2” square   “La Salle & Koch
Co.    $4.95.   The console is cream color , Grecian style with scalloped top and it is pedestalled.  It  measures 15″L – 7″W – 5″H (at center) and 8 1/2″H (at ends).
There are 2 tiny pin holes on each end that do not go all the way through to
the inside, just under the “ears”.  The LaSalle & Koch Co. I found out was an upscale department store that opened about 1918  I believe in Columbus Oh., later purchased by Macy’s.  Is it an authentic Redwing?   How old is it and what would be it’s approx.
value?   Thanks for any help you can give me.   Ma;ry Ann E

 

Answer: Mary

yes, this is Red Wing, from around 1939.  Nice to have the original
stickers.  Value is around 50.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Red Wing Vase 609

Question:

I recently acquired this vase and cant find logo with star information, Vase is about 10 inches high and the inner diameter at top is 5 inches across, Bottom says red wing potteries with star and has a number 609, It is crème color with a good heft to it and no flaws. Many thanks for any help.

 

Answer: Lynn

they used this mark sometimes, on the artware.  dates
to the early thirties, with a value of around 70.00 or so.  thanks,
steve n rose

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