Question:

I am trying to find the value of two redwing crocks.  One is a 3 gallon with a large wing in excellent condition.  The other is a 4 gallon with wire handles and a small wing, also in very good condition.  Thank you.

John

Answer:

A Red Wing 3 gallon crock with a 4 1/2 inch wing would have the same value as a 4 gallon with the 2 7/8 inch wing.  In perfect condition $75 to $80.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I purchased this at an online auction and just liked the look of it. I live in Owatonna MN and found this website.  I would appreciate any information. Thanks so much. http://www.otownauctions.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?otown2/180

Shari

Answer:

Shari, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 3 gallon salt glazed crock with the rib cage design.  It was produced between the 1880′s to 1895.  With all the staining on the crock, the value would be between $125 & $150 if there are no chips or cracks.  Al Kohlman

Question:

While cleaning out my grandparents old house that has been used for storage I claimed all the old stoneware, these 4 being the redwing ones.  The 10 gallon has a crack in the bottom which can be seen  in the picture, the rest are in good shape, aside from being dirty.  I was curious as to their approximate age and value.  Thank you for your time.  Tami

Answer:

Tami, the first is a Red Wing beater jar,  produced in the 20′s & 30′s.  In perfect condition $75 to $100.

The next is a 4 gallon Red Wing butter churn with a 2 /7/8 inch wing.  Produced between 1936 & 1947. Value in perfect condition and with out a lid.  $150 to $200.

Three gallon Red Wing crock with 4 inch red wing was produced between 1909 & 1930.  Value $50 to $75

10 gallon Red Wing crock with 6 inch wing and cracked.  Produced between 1909 & 1915.  Value $30 to $40.  Hope this helps.   Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi!

  Could you tell me what value this picher has with all the chips.

                                                     Thank you!  Beth

Answer:

Beth, the chips on your Iris pitcher just kills it’s value.  Pitchers are like find china to collectors. They want perfect!  Value with the chips, $20 to $25.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I was wanting to get this dated(year it was made)

Bret

Answer:

Your Red Wing wax sealer was produced before the glass canning jars were invented.  Anyware from 1867 to 1895.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am hoping that you can offer some information on the stoneware which was left in a home we recently purchased.
 
 
Thank you for what ever information you can offer.
 
Kind Regards
 
Linda

Answer:

Kim, you have a Red Wing 5 gallon salt glazed churn with the lazy 8 marking.   It was produced between 1867 & 1895.  Value in perfect condition is between $250 & $300.  The lid on you churn is not the correct lid or a Red Wing lid.   Al Kohlman

Question:

I have a 4 gal crock with 2 __?__ leaves.  I would like to know what kind of leaves are they.  The stem of the leaves is coming from the right which I haven’t seen with these leaves before.  Is this a production error?  I would also like to know when the union label was used.  I think it was 1894-1906. And lastly, the value.  It does have a major crack/chip.  Otherwise, it is in excellent condition.

Thank you very much.

Mark

Answer:

Mark, the leaves on your crock are birch leaves. The way the leaves were applied is not a production error, but most likely applied to fit between the number 4 and union oval.  These leaves were the most common used leaves on both the Minnesota & Red Wing stoneware companies.  Your crock was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company sometime between 1895 & 1906.  Value on your crock with the crack is quite low.  Maybe $20 to $25.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hello, I found this piece of red wing saffron ware @ my local goodwill. I have searched the internet to help identify it, With no luck!

The piece is labeled RED WING SAFFRON WARE on bottom, Blue in color. It is 7-1/2″ tall, The widest width is 7-1/2″, The bottom is 5-3/4″, The opening at top is 4-3/4″, It has a lid, And the color is kinda yellow/creamy off white.

If you could identify it, Or any other information would be appreciated.

Thank you, Wayne

Answer:

Wayne, I don’t collect saffron ware, but have seen them around.  Your piece is most likely a canister for storing flour or sugar.   Al Kohlman

Question:

Could you please provide some info on the 3 gal Crock and lid in the attached photos

I believe the crock dates to between 1930-40′s? There is a small chip at the base of the crock which is the only damage

I’m not sure if the lid goes with the crock however it came to me with the lid, but it does not seem to fit quite right

Thanking you in advance

Answer:

Your 3 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1936 & 1947.  Value on just the crock is around $75 with the small chip.  The 3 gallon Red Wing daisy petal lid is the correct lid for this crock.  In perfect condition, the value on the lid is $125 to $135.   Al Kohlman

Question:

1.        Provide a detailed description of the piece (size, condition, decoration, markings, glaze). If you are asking about dinnerware please include the number of each piece in the place setting.
>>This is a large crock, in good condition (handles missing). On the picture there are markings on the front, but that is just dirt. The crock is completly intact. In addition to the marks visible on the front, there is a mark on the side but I did not note it (sorry!). I have been told my grandmother used this to make pickles on the farm in Iowa, perhaps in the 1930s? The piece is glazed. Again, aside from the missing handles this crock is gorgeous.

Answer:

If this 12 gallon Red Wing crock with the six inch wing is in perfect condition, the value would be between $150 & $175.   Al Kohlman