Question:

Hi  - my name is Joy and I have a about nine Red Wing Crocks. I am interested in knowing the value of this 1 gallon crock. I bought it at a garage sale so do not have an history on it. The crock is in good condition for its age with only two dings as you will see in the pictures.  I am interested in knowing how to resell and where the market is for resale. I have tried ebay to no avail. Thank you - 

Joy

Answer:

Joy, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 1 gallon salt glazed crock which is bottom marked.  The crock was produced between 1883 & 1895.   Now there are a large number of these crocks around and with no decoration, most collectors either have one in their collection, or are not interested in them due to being a plain salt glazed crock.  With this being said and the two chips, the value is between $40 & $50.   Not sure of a good place to sell your crocks other then eBay, craigslist or the Red Wing classifies.  Al Kohlman

Question:

My husband and I recently aquired the following crocks. The 5 is clearly marked – however the other pieces are not. Could you please tell us the history, wether or not the unmarked pieces are Red Wing and their value.
Thank You

Frankie

Answer:

Frankie, the first dark brown (Albany Slip) piece is not Red Wing.  It looks like a packing jar, but hard to say for sure. Also, the 1 gallon crock I am not sure if it is Red Wing or from another stoneware company.  Every stoneware company in the mid-west produced them, so without getting a closer look at it, I just don’t know.  Not being Red Wing, I have no idea of history.  Now value on these unsigned pieces whether being Red Wing or not is going to be low.  Collectors want decorations, advertising or both.  I would think $20 to $25 each on these two pieces.

Now the 5 gallon Red Wing churn was produced sometime after 1915 & before 1930.  If in perfect condition the value today is around $150.  Hope this helps.  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 

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

Answer:

Gloria, you do indeed have a Red Wing panel sponge-ware bowl.  They came in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 inch sizes.  You can measure across the top of your bowl  at the center and this will tell you the size of your bowl.  These paneled sponge-ware bowls were produced in the 20′s & 30′s.  The economy has hurt the values of these bowls (along with everything else).  Value the way I see it is $65 to $75.  Al Kohlman

Question:

While we are at it I may as well get a current value on my little jug. This is probably my favorite piece in my meager yet still growing collection. 

Thank You 

Rob 

Answer:

Rob, your 1 gallon Albany slip Red Wing bottom signed jug in perfect condition has a value between $60 & $75.  Al Kohlman

Question:

This is a yellow pitcher, red wing saffron ware is stamped on the bottom,  advertising as shown on photo.  no chips or cracks, 6.5″ tall and 4″ across.

 Answer:

Your Red Wing saffron-ware advertising pitcher in perfect condition would have a value between $325 & $375.   Al Kohlman

Question

Hi, could you tell me a bit about this please?

Thank you!!

Answer:

You have a Red Wing 3 gallon butter churn (without lid) with the first Red Wing oval.  It was produced between 1909 & 1912.  I see there is a crack or hairline which runs down  the front of this churn.  These cracks, just kill the value.  $50 to $90.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Have you ever seen a one gallon Red Wing crock decorated with the oval and wing? Do they exist?

Thanks Monte

Answer:

Monte, I have never seen a 1 gallon Red Wing crock with just an oval and wing.  I have seen them with just an oval and just a wing, but not with both.  However, if one appeared, I would not be surprised.  Have seen some amazing Red Wing pieces so I never say never on some design that collectors may think was never produced.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have attached photos in hopes someone can help me identify this crock I found at auction in central ky. Paid $30 for it but there are no identification marks except for the symbol. Can you tell me anything about it? Is it redwing?

Loren
 

Answer: Loren, your 5 gal salt glaze crock is not Red Wing.  I thing it looks like some of the Ohio pieces that I have had.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi.  Looking for assistance to determine what this is considered and what approximate value is.  Bottom is stamped Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing. 

Pictures are attached. 

Answer:

Your Minnesota Stoneware Company Albany slip jar is called a wax sealer.  A wax sealer is an early canning jar.  When the jar was filled with its contents, a small tin cover was placed on top of the opening and hot wax poured over it to seal the opening.  These wax sealers wend out of production when the glass canning jars were invented.  In perfect condition, the value is $50 to $75.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Photos are of 2 Red Wing 10 crocks- one has a patent of Dec 1915- the day was not clear- smudge or worn- 1 8 gallon crock- sorry the full view was out of focus- it has a wire around it holding it together. Gladys wanted information on the value as she wants to sell them. You can email back information to this address and I will print it out for her. Gladys phone number is 623-977-3415

Thank You

She also has a 3 that has been repaired but wants to keep that one- would like any info on that one too.

Answer:

The two 10 gallon crocks if in perfect condition have a value between $125 & $150.  To get to that top number, you need nice, dark and clear markings.

The cracked 8 gallon would have a $30 value and a repaired 3 gallon Red Wing, would have a value around $20.  Collectors have become quite fussy on condition today.  They just do not want damaged stoneware.  Al Kohlman