Question:
What is the current value of a 20 gallon red wing pot (no lid) is good condition (dated 1915)? Thanks John

Answer:
John, without seeing a photo it is hard to give a value. Does the crock have a 6 inch wing or a 4 inch wing? Are the markings dark, light clear or smeary. is every thing balanced on the crock. All these items determine the price. Without seeing your crock it can be in a range from $75 to $200. Any damage would also reduce the price. Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a Crock that includes the following: 4, a Red Wing, and the Patent of 1915. It is exactly the same crock that is pictured in the Star Tribune article from Wednesday 7/12/06. I was wondering about the approximate value. Thank you. Scott

Answer:
Scott, I have not seen the Star Tribune article, however, your 4 gallon Red Wing crock would have a value around $75. Al Kohlman

Question:
Hi, Do Red Wing churn lids have the churn size embossed on them? Example: 5&6
Thanks Bill

Answer:
Bill, not all the Red Wing churn lids will have the size embossed on them. A good rule of practice when looking for a churn lid is to measure the inside opening of your churn (where the lid would fit). Churn openings vary and many times the lid which may be marked as the correct size for your churn, will not always fit. Al Kohlman

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Could you please verify that this is a Red Wing piece and what the approximate value is. Thank you, Bonnie

Answer:
Bonnie, your 6 gallon crock is not Red wing. It looks to be an Ohio piece of Stoneware. The Butterfly (or some call it a flower) is nicely done. I would place a value of $300 to $450 on your piece. Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a brushware elk "crock" number 107 as seen in the Moran book. It’s in primo condition and is just as described in the Moran book. I wonder where we might find someone interested in purchasing it – thanks – Elizabeth

Answer:
Ebay would be a source for selling the item or try your local auction house. If it is not ink stamped on the bottom, it will hurt the value. Robinson Ramsbottom also produced the same sand jar, in simular glazes as Red Wing. Steve N Rose

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This is more of an ALERT: Many crock thefts took place last fall in Rochester, MN. My 30 gallon was stolen right off my front porch, while the front light was on…I saw the thieves put it into their car but wasn\’t fast enough to follow them. Anyway, please be aware of the thefts and screen your sellers. A picture of mine is attached. It has a distinguishing flaw on the front. Please email me if you should have any information about it (or other thefts from Rochester).
- Thank you! – Cheryl

Answer:
Cheryl, sorry to hear about your loss. Crocks of this size and value can be very temping for someone to take either for quick sale or there own personal use. Thank you for making every one aware of what can happen. Hopefully one of our readers or collectors may have seen your beautiful piece and get back to you.
- Good luck. Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a crock jar dark sandy beige on the outside and dark brown on the inside. It has stamped on the bottom Red Wing Minnesota Stoneware Co. the Red Wing name is in the middle of the circular Minnesota Stoneware Co. It is a one gallon size. It is 8" tall and circumfrence is 8"…no lid and non other markings.
- thanks Alexis

Answer:
Alexis, you have a 1 gallon Minnesota Stoneware salt glazed crock. These were manufactured by the Minnesota Stoneware Company in the late 1800′s. The value is in the range of $50 if there is no damage on the crock.
- Thanks Al Kohlman

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I have aquired a stone jug from my great grandmother’s house. I was wondering what the approximate age is, and what it’s value might be.
- Thank You, Jeff Newman.

Answer:
Jeff, You have a Red Wing 5 gallon shoulder jug. It was manufactured between 1915 & 1930. It’s value with no damage is approximately $60 to $75.
- thanks Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a 5 gallon redwing jug. Large redwing on the front and in excellent condition. Even smells like whiskey! What is it worth?
- thanks, Connie

Answer:
Connie, without seeing the jug, I do not know if it is a beehive jug or shoulder jug. What size of wing is on the jug and any damage. If you could send me a photo or give me further information, I would be able to help you out.
- Thanks Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a piece of red and blue spongeware 7 1/4" x 4" Red Wing Oven Ware marked with 7A. I have been able to find a little info on a 7B but not the 7A. Can you provide any information about the approximate age and value.

Thank you for any help you can provide. Sandy

Answer:
Sandy, Your Red Wing bowl was manufactured in the 1930′s. 7A refers to the size of the bowl. The value is between $50 & $75 depending on condition. Al Kohlman
- Al Kohlman