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This 3 gallon zinc glazed crock was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company sometime between 1895 & 1906.   With just the number 3 and no advertising or other decoration, the value is around $40 or so.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Attached are pictures of my 10 gallon jug and a 20 gallon transition crock. I would like to know if the jug is Red Wing and what is the value of the transition with the back stamp.

Thanks
Bob

Answer:

Bob, if your 20 gallon Elephant ear back stamped crock is in perfect condition, the value today is between $2000 & $2500.  Now your 10 gallon salt glazed beehive (I own the exact one you have photo’d here is not Red Wing.  I believe it is an Ohio piece, but could be Western also. Cobalt decorated beehives in the 10 gallon size are rare to say the least.  I have mine valued at $3000 if that helps.   Two very nice pieces.   Al Kohlman

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My dad came across these items recently. We are wondering if there is any chance that they may be Red Wing? If so, what is the value? There are no markings that I can find. Thanks, Ashley

Answer:

Ashley, those two pieces your father found are Red Wing.  The brown (Albany slip) piece is a Red Wing foot warmer.  In perfect condition the value is between $50 & $60.  The other piece is a Red Wing advertising Chicken water/buttermilk feeder.  In mint condition and with the base the value is between $375 & $425.   Al Kohlman

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Hello. I recently aquired this jug from an Estate in Ohio and am trying to find out more about it. No luck with EBay & Google searches. It does have a small rim chip otherwise it is in excellent condition.

I find it interesting that it is double marked, on the handle and also on the lower side. Any information you could share would be fabulous. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon!

Karen

Answer:

Value is between $1200 & $1800 depending on the size and placement of the chip. Al Kohlman

Question: Hello,
My name is Melissa and I have this jug but not sure exactly what I have. I will attach pictures and was hoping someone could tell me something about it.
I was given this by my father who passed away in May and the only thing I know about it that he said it was made by Red Wing. I don’t see any stamps or markings so I have no idea what I have.
Thank you for your time.
Melissa

Answer:

Melissa, you have a . It looks to be a gallon size.  With the St Paul, MN advertising if in perfect condition, the value is between $250 & $300.  Al Kohlman

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Hi, I have a 3 gallon elephant ear red wing crock with the blue “Minnesota” oval.  It does have the hairline crack at the base which is in the back of the crock with relation to the stampings. Could you give me a fair market value for this piece? Thank you. Jordan

Answer:

Jordan, if your 3 gallon Elephant Ear crock with Minnesota oval were in perfect condition, the value would be between $700 & $800 today.  With the hairline, that value will drop to half.  $350 to $400.  Al Kohlman

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There are no crack or chips to be seen.
Could you please let me know how old it is and the value as well.

Thanks for your time and help!

Annie

Answer:

Annie, your 8 gallon Red Wing salt glazed ribcage crock if cleaned up & in perfect condition would have a value between $300 & $350.  It was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company sometime between 1883 & 1895.  Al Kohlman

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I recently picked up this piece at a garage sale and wanted to ask about the estimated values and how old the piece is.

Thank you!

Annie

Answer:

Annie, this is a nice front stamped Red Wing butterfly.  However, the large crack in the back just kills its value.  As I see it, the value is in the area $200 to $250.  Al Kohlman

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Hi there. Here is the water cooler. It had a plain lid with a 4–not correct. These are the only chips-very small and it is in great condition other than that.

Just wondering the value and if I should look for a lid? If so-which one? How old aprox.?

Thank you so much for your time! I picked all 3 up for $725 at a garage sale-I think I got a pretty good deal after looking online a bit!

Thanks again!

Annie

Answer:

Annie, your Red Wing 4 gallon water cooler without the lid or spigot and small chip on the base has a value between $275 & $300.  Al Kohlman

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I inherited this 2 gallon crock from my parents. The only markings on it are shown in the picture. It does not have any handles & the inside is black. Can you please tell me anything about it like who made it and about when it was made.

Thank You
Tom

Answer:

Tom, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 2 gallon salt glazed crock that is decorated with a double P.  This crock was produced between 1883 & 1895 and if in perfect condition has a value between $125 & $135.   Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman