Question:

Wondering what each crock might be worth? I think some of them are different then the regular Red Wing brand, but I’m not 100% sure. Let me know if you need more information. There are two pictures of each one (6 altogether).Thank you!

Tasha

Answer:

Tasha, your values are as follows:

4 gal Red Wing crock  $60 to $80

2 gal Red Wing birch leaf crock $40 to $50 due to weak decorations

8 gal Red Wing small wing  $90 to $100  due to small red wing

Western Crock with flower, no idea due to not being Red Wing

15 gal Red Wing $150 to $175

8 gal Red Wing with large wing  $130 to $150

Values are base on each piece being in perfect condition.  If there is a hairline crack, the value will drop below half of what is listed.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi,

I recently acquired these four Redwing churns and was curious as to their vintage and value.  The churns are in very good condition, but I’m not sure the lids are all original to the churns.

I also have a 2 gallon Redwing churn with birch leaves and elephant ear handles that I’m not sure of the age or value (great condition, no lid however). 

Thanks! Scott

Answer:

Scott, all of your churns have the correct Red Wing lids and they were produced anywhere from 1915 to 1930.  The 2 gallon has the greatest value at around $300 with lid.  The 3, 4, & 5 with lids would be between $200 & $250.

A 2 gallon Birch leaf churn with molded handles was produced between 1895 & 1909.  Value without the lid is between $175 & $200.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Red Wing Collector Society,

Attached are a few pictures of our crock collection. Please provide a rough idea of the value. The Red Wing 4 gallon jug is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. I believe the 4 gal size is most rare. Thanks for all your advice and for providing a great service to us novice in the crock world.

Tom

Answer:

Tom, the only two pieces of stoneware that I can help you with are the Red Wing 4 gallon beehive jug and 6 gallon salt glazed crock with the lazy 8 decoration. The other pieces are not Red Wing or not decorated.

 The 4 gallon winged beehive in prefect condition is valued today around $800.  They use to be $1000.

The 6 gallon Red Wing salt glazed crock with lazy 8 in perfect condition is between $250 & $300.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I wondered if you could tell me the value of the Red Wing 5 gallon butter churn, pictures attached. We are having an estate sale next weekend and are trying to determine a value on this piece. It does not have a lid. 

Thank you so much for your help!

Best regards, 

Anna

Answer:

Anna, it looks like you 5 gallon Red Wing churn has a hairline at the bottom edge. If this is the case the value will be between $75 & $90. If it is perfect and I am seeing something that is not there, the value would be around $150 to $175. Al Kohlman

Question

I was wondering if you know any information about this piece as well as the value of the butter churn? It is missing the lid, but other than that it is all intact. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing. There might be a slight imperfection with the glaze in one spot (spot is not covered as well as other areas of the churn). Thanks for your help!

Allison N

Answer:

Allison, you have a Minnesota Stoneware company 4 gallon birch leaf churn that was produced between 1895 & 1906.  With on lid and weak decorations the value is around $100.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi, I just purchased this nice 3 gallon salt glazed crock and dont know for sure if it is Redwing.There are no marks on the bottom, which is not glazed. It is in excellent shape with no cracks or chips Could you tell me an approximate value. Thanks
Andy

Answer:

Andy, from you one photo, your 3 gallon salt glazed crocks looks to be Red Wing.  Value in perfect condition is between $125 & $140.  Al Kohlman

Question:  

I bought this bowl at an auction 20+ years ago. I don’t see any markings on the bottom, so I have always wondered whether it was Red Wing.

The bowl is 5 1/2″ deep and 10″ in diameter with paneled sides. The sponging is blue and pink, which seems unusual (and the reason I questioned if it was made by RW).

The bowl is in good condition for its age. No cracks, but there are a few small chips on the bottom rim and what appears to be a factory flaw (see picture). 

I would appreciate any information you could provide including whether it is Red Wing, when it would have been made, and the current value.

Thank you very much.

Gloria

Al,

Thank you so much for your help identifying my bowl. I am pleased to learn it was made by Red Wing, the approximate years it would have been made, and a current market value. 

I think I only paid $10-15 when I got it, so despite the economy, sounds like I made a good deal. No plans to sell the bowl anytime soon, but it is nice to know more about it.

I very much appreciate your time and effort. This is a wonderful service provided by your Society! 

Sincerely,

Gloria

Answer:

Gloria, though your picture did not come through, I have enough information to help you out.   Our spongeware 10″ bowl is Red Wing.  They came in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 inch sizes and were produced in the 1920′s & 30′s.  If the small chips are factory that are on the bottom of the bowl, the value is around $100.  If the chips are not factory, the value will drop to around $40.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi,

My mother is looking for info about this crocks age and value.  Any info would be appreciated.  There are no cracks in the lid or the crock. 

Thanks

Richard and Margaret

Answer:

Your Red Wing 20 gallon crock and lid was produced between 1915 & 1930.  The value on the crock is between $150 & $175.  This is due to the weak decorations as they would need to be darker and better stencilled to achieve a higher value.  The 20 gallon lid is valued around $200.   Hope this is what you are looking for.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Found this crock while cleaning out my Grandma’s basement .Wondering if you could give me an idea on age of crock and value .Only damage I could  find is pictured.

Thanks ,Ron

Answer:

Ron, your Minnesota Stoneware Company Kuhlmann advertising crock was produced somewhere between 1900 & 1906.  You do not see many of the Kuhlmann advertising crocks with a bottom signature.   It is a very nice piece, but the chips in the base will reduce it’s value.  Value as I see it.  $1000 ot $1200 to the right collector.   Al Kohlman

Question:

I was given a crock that belonged to my husband’s grandmother. It is a #15 Red Wing with a lid and spigot. The lid has a design somewhat like a flower on top and a wooden handle in the center. There are no cracks or spider veins in the crock itself however the lid has a crack on the under side that is not visible on the top. The number is very visible and the red wing and blue label are visible although somewhat faded. You can read the blue label. I believe it is about 80 years old. I would like to know the approximate value. I also was given a churn that stands 18 inches tall with a blue # 6 on it. It has a long wooden churn handle that goes down through the center of the lid. The churn has handles molded into it. It does not appear to have any other writing on it but is similar to the coloring of the Red Wing crock. The churn has no cracks or spider veins on it. Would also like to know its approximate value. Thank you for your time and information, Terry

Answer:

Terry, your 15 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1915 & 1930.  Now, condition and appearance is what determines value.  Collector are looking for perfect pieces with nice clear, and dark decorations.  If your decorations are light in color, then this will affect value.   With the description you gave me, I would place the 15 gallon crock (only) between $100 & $150.  Now the lid with the crack underneath, would be valued around $100 by itself.

The 6 gallon churn with just the number 6 and molded handles just does not sound like a Red Wing piece to me.  Without a photo, I just have no idea of maker, history or value.   Al Kohlman