Question:

Hello!  We inherited this piece, and are looking for some information on it’s history and value. It is stamped Red Wing on the bottom of the crock.  Thank you!

Katie & Jennifer

Answer:

Katie & Jennifer, you have a Red Wing 2 gallon salt glazed double P bottom signed crock.  I was produced sometime between 1867 & $1895.  Value today is between $125 & $140.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Dear Sir,

I have a 1 gallon redwing funnel top all white with a mall red wing on the side.

I cannot find it in any of the books I have and so I suspect that it is rare.

Do you have any idea of the value?

Respectfully,

Dale

Answer:

Dale, you do indeed have a rare one here.   My guess Red Wing stamped this 1 gallon shoulder jug in the same time period they placed the red wing on the 1/2, 1 & 2 gallon brown top vinegar jugs in the 1930′s.   However, this is the first all white zinc glazed 1 gallon shoulder jug with a small red wing that I have seen.  With this being said, it is hard for me to place a value on it as I do not have another to compare it to.  It could very well hit a $1000 or even a little higher to the right collector.  The one gallon brown top shoulder jug with the same size red wing is valued today at $175, but yours being all white is much rarer.   Again, this is a guess on my part with no other one ever being sold to compare it to.     Hope this helps some.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I was wondering how old this pottery is and where the date is found? Thanks Nancy

Answer:

Nancy, the date of your 20 gallon Red Wing crock can be found through the history of production by ovals, size of the red wing, handles or no handles etc.  Because your 20 gallon Red Wing crock does not have handles (handles were introduced in 1915) and the first red wing which was 6 inches long was placed on their pottery in 1909 and the oval which looks to be 2 7/8 inches wide, puts it right in that time period between 1909 & 1915.   Al Kohlman

Question: Hi
Al,

I just picked up this jug at an auction and was hoping that you would appraise
it for me. I went toe to toe with another bidder who really wanted it, but I
prevailed!

It is in excellent shape, but there are three minor chips on the outside of the
spout. The markings are very dark.  I acquired the crock a few months ago.
It has a small chip on the left handle, otherwise it is in excellent shape.

Thanks,

Andy

Answer: Andy, your 4 gallon S/A jug is a real beauty.  I don’t think either piece is Red Wing, but collectors who love S/A pieces either think they are or don’t care.  They just plain love them!  Value on your 4 gallon S/A Beehive.  $1500 to $1800.  The 4 gallon S/A crock $300 to $400.  Al Kohlman

Question:
Hello – I have a 1914 August Becker Pitcher and am wondering what the current value might be.  Thank you

Carol

Answer: Carol, if you have the white August Becker Pitcher in perfect condition, the value today is between $2500 & $3000.  Al Kohlman

Question: What is the value of this crock?

Answer: The Red Wing 6 gallon salt glazed leaf crock in perfect condition would have a value between $350 & $450.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I recently purchased this small cherry band pitcher at a local auction and am 100% sure
that it is a red wing, but have not been able to find out more about it. It is in
very good condition, with only a little separation in the glaze between the pitcher and upper handle. It stands 6 1/4″ tall and is 4 1/4″ wide at the base. When was it made and what is its value? Any information you could provide would be appreciated.

Thanks, Julie

Answer:

Julie, the first Red Wing Cherry Band pitcher was advertised in a 1914 catalog.   They were quite a popular item and were produced for many years.   Value on your 6″ cherry band pitcher today is between $150 & $200.   Al Kohlman

Question:

I recently came across a 5 gallon Union Stoneware Churn with the ski oval that is double stamped on 2 opposite sides.  One side includes the number 5, two birch
leaves and the ski oval.  The opposite side includes the number 5 and two birch leaves, but no ski oval.  The churn does not have a lid and also has no cracks or chips.  It is also not bottom marked.  I am wondering on the value of the churn.

Thanks so much for your help.

Vicky

Answer: Vicky, much of the value will depend on how well it is
marked as well as being in perfect condition.  If the markings are dark
and well defined, the value on your 5 gallon Red Wing birchleaf churn could be
any where from $650 to $1000.  Without seeing the piece, I must leave
some room for flaws, decorations & details.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am a collector of Red Wing “sponge band” (gray line) stoneware. I have seen most of what has been written on the subject in guidebooks and on the net. Currently I own most to all known production pieces.

However, it has left some questions:

1) Have any lunch-hour or non-production pieces ever turned up? For example; rolling pins, saffron ware shapes decorated as “sponge band”. Any pictures of such
items?

2) How many of the 4oz sample-size casseroles (as pictured in the “Clay Giants” book) are known to exist, and what would be the estimated value? Where do the known examples    reside?

3) Was the mug offered in more than one size? Seems like one of the “Clay Giants” books suggested two sizes. The size I own and have seen measures 4.5″ X 3″

I realize these may not be the easiest of questions to answer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Matt

Answer:

Matt, your answers will be below your questions.

1) Have any lunch-hour or
non-production pieces ever turned up? For example; rolling pins,
saffron ware shapes decorated as “sponge band”. Any pictures of such
items?

I have never seen or heard of Sponge Band lunch hour pieces.

2) How many of the 4oz
sample-size casseroles (as pictured in the “Clay Giants” book) are
known to exist, and what would be the estimated value? Where do the
known examples    reside?

I have no idea of how manyof the Half Pint (4 oz) Sponge Band casseroles exist.  Value is $375 &
$450

3) Was the mug offered in more than one size? Seems like one of the “Clay Giants”books suggested two sizes. The size I own and have seen measures 4.5″
X 3″.

There are two sizes of Sponge Band mugs, your sizes listed in your question is correct.  Al Kohlman

Question:

We bought 9 beautiful pieces at a garage sale. we do not the value or history of them, the 15 gallons have a crack on the side. we have them as a decoration. we love to know more about them.

Thanks you so much for your help.
Mark

Answer:

Mark,  your 3 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1909 & 1930.  Value in perfect condition is $60 to $70.  The 2 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1936 & 1947.  Value $40 to $50

The 3 crocks (2 with lids and one without a lid) and pitcher with a red wing are reproduction pieces.  No idea of value or history.

The 15 gallon with the large 6 inch wing was produce between 1909 & 1915.  Value is around $150 to $175.  The cracked 15 gallon Red Wing crock is a flower pot piece.  Maybe $30.

The churn with bird is a newer piece of pottery and not Red Wing.  No idea of value or history.  Al Kohlman