Question:

Hello Al,
  I picked up this 1/2 gallon Klondike advertising chicken waterer this weekend at auction.  There is no base but the bell is in almost perfect condition with oval in the back.  No chips, cracks, etc…  Can you give me an approx. value on this? 
 
Thanks, Dru

Answer:

Dru, your advertising Red Wing Chicken Waterer is valued right around $400 without the base.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi, Just looking for the value of a few items. Main concern is that 8 gallon ice water, could not find it anywhere. Attached is pictures. Thanks in advance!

Colton

Answer:

Colton, your Red Wing two gallon crocks have a value between $40 & $60 each.  The more and larger the decoration, the higher the value.  Your 8 gallon Ice Water is around $800.  If the printing were darker and stencilling more complete the value would have been higher.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Al, I keep finding these Red Wing stoneware pieces not in the books. The 3 gallon zinc is marked only on the neck in grey. There is a partial Red Wing mark stamped into the bottom… It looks like a “R.W.8” as shown in the DePasquale, Et Al white book. The crock is in good shape with a small chip on the shoulder. History/value?
Thanks.

Chuck

Answer:

Chuck, this is an early Red Wing shoulder jug which was produced just after 1917.  The value is quite low due to no advertising or decorations.  Value $35 to $45.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Dear Al,
   Was looking for a market value on some nice pieces that I’ve come across and am interested for my collection.  I apologize I dont have pics so I will do my best in describing.
 
1) 5 gallon Waconda Water shoulder jug.  There are a couple of minor bottom rim chips.  4 1/2 in wing on the top, Waconda logo in the center, red wing oval on the bottom.
2) 12 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock.  All hand design, 12 in top, cat wiskers in middle, then leaf on the bottom.  Color is very good.  Albany interior.  Mint condition.
3) 3 gallon Minnesota stoneware molded leaf churn.  Color is a little light.  Probably a fifty cent piece chip that begins on the bottom rim to the side of the churn.
4) 5 gallon Birch Leaf shoulder jug with oval.  5 on the neck. Stamping is good.  Very good condition very minor chips around bottom rim.
5) 20 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock.  This is beautiful.  Color is good. 20 on top, cat whiskers in middle, Double leaf on bottom.  I don’t believe it is stamped.  Albany interior.  Darn near mint.
6) 5 gallon butteryfly crock.  Color is very good.  Crock is great minus some staining arond the bottom.
 
I realize this is tough without pics or even better, seeing for yourself.  If you could ballpark it that would be great so I have a guideline.  I appreciate your help Al!

Answer:

Here is are your ball park pieces:
1) 5 gallon Waconda Water shoulder jug. There are a couple of minor bottom rim chips. 4 1/2 in wing on the top, Waconda logo in the center, red wing oval on the bottom. $750 to $850
2) 12 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock. All hand design, 12 in top, cat wiskers in middle, then leaf on the bottom. Color is very good. Albany interior. Mint condition. $800 to $1000
3) 3 gallon Minnesota stoneware molded leaf churn. Color is a little light. Probably a fifty cent piece chip that begins on the bottom rim to the side of the churn.$550 to $750
4) 5 gallon Birch Leaf shoulder jug with oval. 5 on the neck. Stamping is good. Very good condition very minor chips around bottom rim. $550 to $750
5) 20 gallon Minnesota stoneware leaf crock. This is beautiful. Color is good. 20 on top, cat whiskers in middle, Double leaf on bottom. I don’t believe it is stamped. Albany interior. Darn near mint. $1300 to $1500
6) 5 gallon butteryfly crock. Color is very good. Crock is great minus some staining arond the bottom. $300 to $450

Hope this helps Al Kohlman

Question:

I’m wondering if I sent you some pics if you would be able to tell me how much these two pieces are worth?

I’m not having a pile of luck here…

Thank you in advance if you can…

Bonnie

Answer:

Bonnie, your 1 gallon Red Wing crock with the 4 inch wing has a value around  $400.  The packing jar with no lid or decoration is around $20.  Al Kohlman