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5 gallon 6 inch Beehive Jug and Dairy Jug

Question:

I think you talked about this white top dairy jug in your lattest news letter. Wondering what it might be worth. 

Also, I just purchased this 5 gallon behive, 6 inch wing, with no oval and is in exellent condition. Do you know the timeframe of when it was made, it’s rarity and worth? Thanks Dale.

Answer:

Dale, , the 5 gallon Red Wing Beehive with the 6 inch wing was produced between 1909 & 1915. Value in perfect condition is between $350 & $400.  The dairy jug is quite common and has a value between $150 & $200.  al

5 gallon Colfax Mineral Water Jug

Question:

I have this 5 gallon Colfax Mineral Water jug and am curious about the value.  It has a chip and roughness on the spout.  Also, has a small discolored crack on one side of the advertisement.  I am thinking of selling it and have been told that is collectable.

Thank you for your assistance,

Brenda

Answer:

Brenda, these Red Wing Colfax advertising beehives in mint condition have value in the area of $850 to $900 today.   With the chip in the spout and the crack on the size amount the other flaws, the value would be in the area of $200 to $300.  Al

Minnesota Stoneware Jug markings

Question: Hi Al,

Was wondering about a ½ gallon white Minnesota Stoneware jug that I  just picked up. On the bottom it has the following markings inscribed (not raised): 

MINNESOTA STONEWARE CO but no Redwing Minnesota. Looking through the book that I have, It looked as though all the markings shown had Redwing Minnesota (or some variation) on them. Is it unusual to find jugs without the Redwing Minnesota on them? If so, does it make them worth more? If so, by how much?

Thank You,

Darrell

Answer: Darell, there are a number of different markings on the smaller pieces made by both Red Wing and the Minnesota Stoneware Company that may or may not be in the books.  The markings on the bottom of a piece does not raise the value.  Values are raised due any advertisiing or decorations on the piece.  Hope this helps. al

question from: bettyboomerrick@gmail.com

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I can"t find the answer to my question about Bob White dinnerware I sent in around Sept 30. There are 900 and something questions. Will it be at the end or beginning? Do I have to have a member number and password to receive an answer? Thanks for your help!
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question from: diane_levar@hotmail.com

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I have a maroon colored Red Wing urn or vase that is 8"tall and has a square base with handles on each side. The interior is grey in color. It still has a silver sticker on it with red lettering that says Red Wing Potterry on it. on the bottom it says Red Wing USA 871. How much is it worth? it does not have any cracks or chips.
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question from: diane_levar@hotmail.com

Question:
I have a maroon colored Red Wing urn or vase that is 8"tall and has a square base with handles on each side. The interior is grey in color. It still has a silver sticker on it with red lettering that says Red Wing Potterry on it. on the bottom it says Red Wing USA 871. How much is it worth? it does not have any cracks or chips.
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question from: chrisr14@verizon.net

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Hello:

I have a pierre baker cookie jar in blue BUT also with purplish red blended in around the bottom of jar, on the bottom of the jar and inside the jar.

I purchased it an auction and the auctioneer showed me a cookie jar identification guide. The cookie jar looks like the "blue drip" variation shown in the guide.

I can’t seem to find the jar anywhere on the net.
Do you know the value of the jar.
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question from: kbg1130@aol.com

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Light Blue ccokie Jar of a baker with watch and apron – List on bottom 3 times Patent D-130 with some letters & numbers that cannot be read- bak of the bottom of the jar is glued – looks like it dropped and was repaired. Belonged to my grandmother.
does this have value since bottom is glued? No Family member want to keep it- thanks
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