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12 gallon Red Wing crock with the six inch wing

Question:

1.        Provide a detailed description of the piece (size, condition, decoration, markings, glaze). If you are asking about dinnerware please include the number of each piece in the place setting.
>>This is a large crock, in good condition (handles missing). On the picture there are markings on the front, but that is just dirt. The crock is completly intact. In addition to the marks visible on the front, there is a mark on the side but I did not note it (sorry!). I have been told my grandmother used this to make pickles on the farm in Iowa, perhaps in the 1930s? The piece is glazed. Again, aside from the missing handles this crock is gorgeous.

Answer:

If this 12 gallon Red Wing crock with the six inch wing is in perfect condition, the value would be between $150 & $175.   Al Kohlman

2 gallon birch leaf crock

Question:

I was wondering about this crock it has the birch leaves but no other markings. I was wondering first of all is it Red Wing? And 2nd an approximate value?

Thank You 

Rob

Answer:

Yes, your 2 gallon birch leaf crock is Red Wing.  If your crock is in perfect condition the value is between $50 & $60.  Al Kohlman

3 gallon butter churn (without lid) with the first Red Wing oval

Question:

Hi, could you tell me a bit about this please?

Thank you!! Amber

Answer:

You have a Red Wing 3 gallon butter churn (without lid) with the first Red Wing oval.  It was produced between 1909 & 1912.  I see there is a crack or hairline which runs down  the front of this churn.  These cracks, just kill the value.  $50 to $90.  Al Kohlman

2 gallon circle Red Wing Stamp

Question:

Hi – I purchased this red wing crock this week-end in Minnesota and am very curious about it.  I have never seen a crock with a round circle versus an oval on the front of it.  Inside the circle it says Red Wing Union on the top, in the middle is Stoneware Co. and across the bottom is Red Wing, Minn.  Please let me know if this is a rarity or common to some year and a value you might think it is worth.  There is a hairline crack on the side and a small chip of the very bottom edge of it in the back – so it is not mint, but very displayable and holds water.  My name is Beth

Answer:

Beth, your Red Wing crock was produced between 1930 & 1947.  With the circle rather than the oval, this crock is much harder to find.  However, with the hairline, the value just keeps your piece below even that of the crocks with easier to find ovals.  Collector (especially today) want perfect.   Value, $30 to $35.   Al Kohlman

2 gallon Salt Glaze double P and advertising casserole

Question:

 

My son and I just completed working spring cleaning up and cutting grass for a elderly lady in Chisago County.

As payment she gave my son his 1st piece of Red Wing which is a 2 gallon crock and she gave me a bean pot.

 

The Two gallon Crock is Red Wing salt glaze double P and is marked on bottom Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing.

No Cracks, and the only flake chip can be seen on bottom right.

 

The bean pot 8.5 inches in diameter and is in perfect condition, no cracks nor chips.

The bean pot has an advertising inside, and says “Your Beans are Good our bargains are better, Scandia Mercantile Company”.

The bean pot has lid and there are no cracks, chips or flakes. 

 

What do you think the estimated value of both pieces?

Thanks.   Scott & Bryce

Answer:

Scott, & Bryce, it  looks like you were paid quite well.  The Red Wing salt glaze bottom signed 2 gallon crock has a value between $140 & $160 in the condition you described.

The second piece is not a bean pot.  It is a Red Wing advertising casserole.  In perfect condition with the lid and advertising, the value is between $100 & $120.   Al Kohlman

Red Wing Planter, stove shaped

Question:

i haave this vase and i cannot find it anywhere on the internet. I am wondering what its worth? A. Hunter

Answer: hello
it’s a planter, from the fifties, value is around 50.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose

Tweed Tex pattern butter dish

Question: Hi,

I have a white covered butter dish.  From research I just found out it may be vintage and collectable.

This is white, not pink or green and would love to know the pattern.  Maybe its worth, given it is in excellent condition.

Christine

Answer:

This is a covered butter dish from the Tweed Tex pattern, one of six patterns made in the Anniversary shape.  Tweed Tex was made from 1953 to 1956 and all items are entirely white.  Most collectors value Tweed Tex lower than the colorfully decorated items from the other five Anniversary patterns.    Value for a Tweed Tex butter dish in excellent undamaged condition is $20-30.

Larry

Lexington Dinnerware Collection

Question:

Can  you tell me what I should be asking when selling the following items from the Lexington Dinnerware line.

 

Perfect pieces

Creamer

Spoon holder

3 cups

2 small sauce bowls

2 divided vegetable bowls

1 divided relish

1 saucer

1 flat celery dish

4 plates

Oval platter

 

Imperfect pieces

Teapot

Gravy boat

2 cups

3 small sauce bowls

Casserole w/lid (lid handle was broken in two, glued back together, but not very well)

2 saucers

Small bowl

Large serving bowl

4 plates

Tall pitcher – tiny nick in spout

Teapot

 

Some of the imperfections are crackle.  Do you think bleach would take some of the dark away?

 

Jerry

Answer:

Please see below for my estimated values.  All values that I provide are my estimate of the current market value for a SINGLE item in excellent, undamaged condition.  I cannot say what the owner should ask as a sales price because that depends on numerous factors that are unknown to me.  See the “Selling Red Wing” portion of the FAQ section on the RWCS web site.  I also cannot provide estimated values that are adjusted for damage.  My general rule of thumb is that damage reduces the value by 25 to 75%.  Damage must be viewed to make a proper evaluation and even then collectors often disagree.  The decrease in value depends on the location, extent and visibility of the damage and whether or not the item is especially difficult to find. 

I never use bleach to clean stained dinnerware.  If not done properly it can ruin pottery. I have attached an article that I wrote on the subject for the RWCS newsletter back in 2003. 

Creamer:  $5-10

Spoon holder:  $50-75

Tea cup:  $5-7

Small sauce bowl:  $5-10

Divided vegetable bowl:  $20-30

Divided relish (3 sections): $20-30

Saucer:  $5-7

Celery dish:  $20-30

Plates: $5-15 each, depending on the size

Oval platter:  $20-25

Teapot:  $25-35

Gravy boat: $20-25

Casserole w/lid:  $20-30

Small bowl (cereal?):  $10-15

Large serving bowl:  $15-20

Tall pitcher: $20-25

Larry

Red Wing 1 gallon Chicago Adv. jug

Question:

I have just begun collecting Red Wing Crocks (a novice) and still have a lot to learn. I did order the Red Wing Stoneware book by DePasquale/Peterson but am in the dark until it arrives here.

What can you tell me about this one gallon advertisement jug?

It’s in good condition.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Terry 

I have just begun collecting Red Wing Crocks (a novice) and still have a lot to learn. I did order the Red Wing Stoneware book by DePasquale/Peterson but am in the dark until it arrives here.

What can you tell me about this one gallon advertisement jug?

It’s in good condition.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Terry

Answer:

Terry, this Red Wing 1 gallon Chicago Adv. jug must be the one that is on eBay currently.  It is a nice jug that was produced somewhere between 1920 & into the 1930′s.  Value will be between $250 & $300.  Al Kohlman

20 gallon Red Wing crock

Question:

HI

            I have inherited redwing crock. I was wondering if you could help me understand what it is, was used for, and a approx value.  It is dirty and I don’t see any cracks.  I have not tried to lift it to see the bottom yet. Theresa

Answer:

Your 20 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1909 & 1915.  It has the block 20 & 6 inch Red Wing (which is the largest of the red wings produced.  It was used for canning.   Value in perfect condition is $200.  Very nice piece.  Al Kohlman

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