Question:

Hello,

I recently found this 2 gallon crock. It’s in pretty good condition, no chips or cracks. Someone told me it was from Union Stoneware Co. In Red Wing, MN. Is this information correct? Any info you can share would be helpful.

Sincerely,

Leann 

Answer:

Leann, your 2 gallon elephant ear crock was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company in Red Wing, MN between 1895 & 1906.   The reason for no oval is that it was made for the Sears & Roebuck Company.  Sears & Roebuck order these crocks with no ovals (not sure why, but many believe that they wanted there buyers to think that Sears and Roebuck made them).  Value if in perfect condition is between $70 & $90.  Al Kohlman

Question

Hello!

The attached 4part pdf contains photos of a 25 gallon crock.  It’s in excellent condition, no cracks or chips.  Can you tell me what the value is?

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge! :)

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All the Best, K

Kay

Answer:

Kay, your 25 gallon Red Wing crock should have value between $275 & $300.  Yours in quite nice, so I would hold to the higher value.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am wondering if this one gallon is of any value?

Lid? Are the other’s value  pretty much $10 per gallon? thanks! -Marilyn

Answer:

Your 1 gallon with the small red wing looks like it has a chip on the lip.  If I am mistaken and the piece is mint, the value is around $200.  If it does indeed have a chip, $100.  A one gallon Red Wing lid in perfect condition has a value around $75 to $90.  Also, a $10 per gallon may work on crocks from $15 gallons through 30, but all others depend on condition and decoration.  Al Kohlman

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Good morning,

    I am sending some pictures of the items I wrote about. I hope you will get them. Can you tell me more about this piece and its value

David

Answer:

David, I see by the photo that your 2 gallon Red Wing churn as a couple of cracks in the lid.  If the churn is perfect and with the lid and dasher, the value is right around $200.  Al Kohlman

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thank you for your e-mail. I’m sending you a picture of my jug. I hope to hear from you soon. My jug is in close mint condition, no chips, great color etc. It should be about 1936 as they were still in Los Angeles. 1001 E. 162nd. ___not South Gate Ca.

Thanking you

Fer

Answer:

Fern, your Red Wing Purex jug has a value in the range of $300 in perfect condition.  Al Kohlman

Question:What is the value on this piece?

Answer:

Value on your Red Wing 3 gallon crock is $75 ot $90  Al Kohlman

Question:

I just signed up today to become a member and am not sure if this is how I am supposed to ask for help, but here goes.  I have a piece of pottery my great grandpa had. I was wondering if you could tell me if it is a Redwing piece, what it was used for, and a value. Thanks Thomas

The size is approximately 16 inches tall, by 12 inches long.  They only damage I saw was a chip at the bottom front.  I couldn’t really find and good examples of this being a Redwing piece. The hex bolt also confuses me as it only has 4 screw molds insted of 6. Hope you can help.

Answer:

Your 4 gallon salt glazed threshing jug is not Red Wing.  I am quite sure it is from Ohio due to the spec’s in the glaze, design and cut rings around the top of the jug.   It is a beautiful jug that was produced before 1900.    Even though it is not Red Wing, it would still have a nice value.  Not being Red Wing, I could not appraise it, but would think anything over a $1000 wouldn’t surprise me.   Al Kohlman

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Greetings,

The attached pictures are of a Red Wing 20 gallon crock that my dad had.  It is not in perfect shape.  As you can tell, it has two cracks on the front, left side.  The two cracks intersect each other.  Then, on the back is another crack from the top to about 3/4 of the way down.  My dad put a wire around the top  to make sure it stayed together, but I am not sure if it is needed.  

My guess is that this is a rare crock, but in its condition, the value is likely decreased.    I need to know if anyone that collects crocks would be interested, or should I just go ahead and use it on my patio for a plant holder?  What would it be worth?

Thanks so much for your review of this crock.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information or pictures.

Paula

Answer:

Paula, your father has a Red Wing front stamped 20 gallon salt glazed crock with a single P with ribs decoration.   If it were in perfect condition, the value would be between $1500 & $2000 to the right collector.  However, the damage on this crock is quite severe.  In today’s market, I would place the value between $300 & $500.  That crack in the back is what really lowered it’s value.

Being in KS, shipping would be expensive and with the damage, I could see your father’s crock in pieces by the time it arrived in the upper Midwest. Now if you were going to the Red Wing Convention in Red Wing, MN. next week, then I think you would be able to find a collector for the value I have given you.  Otherwise, it would make a gorgeous planter.   Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

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Hi there.  My dad has a 50 gallon Red Wing Crock with lid and spigot.  The lid is damaged on the rim and has had a crack repaired.  The crock is in very good shape.  He is interested in selling the piece, but has no idea what it’s value is or what the appropriate venue is.  Can you please help? I have attached a pic for you.

Tamara

Answer:

Tamara, if your dad’s Red Wing 50 gallon crock is in perfect condition, the value is between $1700 & $2000.  The lid with the damage is maybe $200 to $300.   

Value will depend on where you live, a collector that is looking for one and how far they would need to go to pick it up.   The closer to Minnesota, the better luck you will have.  You may have to come down in price if you are in an area with few collectors, so leave your options open.   These silo’s are just to expensive to ship.   Good luck, it is a nice looking 50.   Al Kohlman

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I recently purchased a Red Wing 20 gallon crock at an auction.  The only defect I saw on the item was a “Y” shaped crack above the #2.  There are no chips and the glazing is clear as well.  I’ve seen the picture of it in the Red Wing hardcover book and the book showed the value at $1100-1500.  How much is it worth with the crack and is it repairable?  Also, is it called a rib design?

Thank you for your time.

Answer:

You do indeed have a Red Wing “triple” Rib Cage 20 gallon Salt Glazed crock.  If it were in perfect condition the value would be closer to $2500 to $3000.  With the Y shape spider crack the value would be in the range of $1000.  Nice piece.   Al Kohlman