5 gallon Birch Leaf Crock sign MSW

Question:

Hi Experts…. I found a crock and with the  lid
 #5
Two Leaves (Birch)
and the Initials MSW

Any Value?

This crock is not in mint condition. It has some issues ….their is some soiling and a  chip on the side of crock.

The Blue markings are strong and not faded.

The lid is in good shape.

Some black tar also on it.  I attached some pictures for you to look at.  I have not tried to clean it at all.   Maybe you have some suggestions for cleaning it.   Soap Kind? 

Thanks for any kind of info you can supply me.   Donna  

Answer:

This crock is very difficult to find with the signature.  Estimated value is $1800 to $2000. Jeff

Rumrill shape 318

Question:

Hello, I was wondering if you could give me a little more information on this beautiful Red Wing black vase? The bottom says Rum Rill 318 Thank you John from Minnesota

 

Answer: Hi John
this dates to the mid thirties.  Value is around 50.00 or so.  thanks, steve n rose
 

 

4 gallon red wing butter churn

Question:

I have a 4 gallon redwing butterchurn.  It has the four at the top and then elephant ears and then has union stoneware Co redwing Minn in the oval at the bottom.  This is all in black.  The piece is in mint condition.   Just wondering what the value of this would be.  Thanks.

Answer:

If your 4 gallon Red Wing Elephant ear churn is really sharp, the value is between $400 & $500.  Again sharp, with fully printed ears and nice dark and clear marking.  Al Kohlman

Red Wing Imperial Canadian jug with advertising

Question:

JUG  size38 1/2 round,19 high, 13 3/4 bottom to shoulder, Word Imperial in box on shoulder  # 5 under neath

western commercial co. ltd.,
wholesale liqours
Calgary Edmonton
Moose Jaw  Saskatoon

red wing is 3 1/2 long / 2  wide

could you please  tell me about age & price

Thank you

Ken

Answer:

Stacy, this Red Wing Imperial Canadian jug with advertising and wing was producted between 1918 & 1930.  With the light red wing, Imperial stamp and number 5, I would value the piece between $750 & $900 if the jug is in perfect condition.   Al Kohlman

4 gallon lazy 8 salt glazed churn

Question:

We recently purchased a 4 gallon salt glaze churn with what we thought might be a “lazy 8” and were wondering if it is Red Wing, and if so – the approximate value.  I’ve attached 5 pictures showing the detail.  Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated!Thank you,

Jon

Answer:

Jon, your 4 gallon lazy 8 salt glazed churn is Red Wing.  Because the decoration is quite common, it does not carry the value of the leaves or rib cages, but still a nice piece.  In perfect condition the value is $250 to $300.  Al Kohlman

5 gallon Red Wing beehive with upside down oval

Question:

Could you please give me an idea as to the value of this jug?  It is a 5 gallon beehive with black number and oval and the oval is upside down.  The jug is in very good condition.  Thank you. Monica

Answer:

The value on this Red Wing 5 gallon beehive with 6 inch wing, black ink and upside down oval is $450 to &500.   Hope this helps.   Al

Self-Draining Jar, 15 gallon

Question:

Hi:

We purchased this item at an auction.  We do not know what it is but were told it is a self-draining jar.  It is 20″ tall and about 15″ wide.  It is wide open on one end and has a drain hole in the other end about the size of a half dollar piece.  We put it next to our 8 gallon crocks and it is much larger-it must be a 10 or 12 gallon size.

 

The writing says:

 

       Red Wing

Union Stoneware Co.

    Red Wing, Minn.

 

This is the only writing on the piece and it is in very good condition, only two very tiny chips, no other chips or cracks.  

 

We were also told there was some kind of a stand for it.  We are interested in the value of this piece and if there is a stand for it.  Thank you for your time.

 

Carol & Mike

Answer:

You do indeed have a Red Wing self-draining jar. It looks like it could be even a 15 gallon size. Some collectors find a crock this size and set the self-drainer on top of it with the funnel of the self-drainer now sitting inside the bottom crock. Others make a stand for them. They are quite neat, but take up quite a bit of space to display them correctly. Space is what takes the value away from these self-drainers as collector at one point or another run out of it. In mint condition, the value is around $150 to $175. Al Kohlman

 

Red Wing Self- Drainer, 15 gallon

Question:

Hi:

We purchased this item at an auction.  We do not know what it is but were told it is a self-draining jar.  It is 20″ tall and about 15″ wide.  It is wide open on one end and has a drain hole in the other end about the size of a half dollar piece.  We put it next to our 8 gallon crocks and it is much larger-it must be a 10 or 12 gallon size.

 

The writing says:

 

       Red Wing

Union Stoneware Co.

    Red Wing, Minn.

 

This is the only writing on the piece and it is in very good condition, only two very tiny chips, no other chips or cracks.  

 

We were also told there was some kind of a stand for it.  We are interested in the value of this piece and if there is a stand for it.  Thank you for your time.

 

Carol & Mike

Answer:

You do indeed have a Red Wing self draining jar.  It looks like it could be even a 15 gallon size.  Some collectors find a crock this size and set the self drainer on top of it with the funnel of the self drainer now sitting inside the bottom crock.  Others make a stand for them.  They are quite neat, but take up quite a bit of space to display them correctly.  Space is what takes the value away from these self drainers as collector at one point or another run out of it.  In mint condition, the value is around $150 to $175. Al Kohlman

Red Wing Stoneware Company Butter Crock, bottom marked

Question:

We have a small crock by the Red Wing Stone Ware Company. The bottom of the crock is signed. The piece measures 5.5″ across by approximately 3.5″ tall. It was a part of my grandmother’s antique dairy collection.

There aren’t any markings as to the size that can be contained. There is a small gold mark on the front, but from looking at hundreds of listings on ebay we can’t find a similar mark.

Can you give more information on the history/use of this crock and an approximate value?

Thank you in advance.
Crystal

Answer:

Your grandmother has a Red Wing butter crock.  It was produced between 1895 & 1920.  With the chips and not decorations the value is between $25 & $35 in today’s market.  Al Kohlman

5, 3, and 2 gallon Elephant Ear, 4 gallon Red Wing, and 3 gallon jug

Question:

I am wondering what the value is on some of these pieces I have. I appreciate your quick response.  Thank you.

The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.

The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear  (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.

The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition.  I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.

The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware  Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition.  I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.

And last but not least…a 4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.

Thank you so much for your opinions on these pieces.  Kim

Answer:

The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.  Value $225 to $250

The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear  (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.  Value $125 to $140

The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition.  I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.  Value with the chip and no decoration is $75 to $100

The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware  Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition.  I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.  Value $100 to $125

4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.  Value $75 to $90

Al