Question:

In the attached photos is a jug my grandfather obtained in south western Wisconsin in the 1950s.  There is a stamped letter “D” below the handle. Any information you care to share would be appreciated.

Joe

Answer:

The jug is a fine example of a very old salt glazed beehive jug.  There is not much cobalt decoration which collectors desire.  It could be Red Wing, but the letter D stamped below the handle is not something Red Wing did.  In today’s market I would put the value at $500 to $550.  The jug was probably made somewhere in the midwest. Jeff

Question:

We found a Red Wing Union Stoneware Crock while cleaning out a garage.  It has the company name in blue lettering with a big number 3, a red wing and other smaller blue lettering on the front.  It is approximately 14 inches high and 32 inches around at the widest point.  I am going to attempt to email you the picture I have taken and would like to know if it has any antique value?  Caryl

Answer:

A 3 gallon Red Wing crock in good condition would sell for $75-$95.

Question:

I have a red wing petal lid, 10 3/4″, #3, no cracks, no chips, excellent condition, that I want to know the value as I intend to sell it. Thanks

Answer: To get $100 for this lid, it will need to be cleaned.  The way it looks now, $50 – Al

Question:

Hi,

I was just curious what this 6 gallon birch leaf with a reverse oval is worth? It doesn’t have any chips or cracks.

Thanks, Brett

Answer:

With the ecomony being what it is today, the value is between $300 &

$350 with lid.  al.

Question:

Al for a value.  5g jug with what looks like a 6” wing.  Small chip on back side bottom edge.   Couple of pictures attached.
Thanks,
Chris

Answer: this Red Wing 5 gallon Transion shouldr jug with the 6 inch wing has a value between $150 & $175.  If it had an oval the value would be higher.  al

Question:

My sister in law asked me to email you and get some information about theses crocks from the Hallstrom greenhouse salt glaze collection.

Answer:

This 5 gallon salt glazed churn is what is called a lazy 8 target design.  The  three small ribs in the lazy 8 is ussually seen on Western Stoneware pieces, but I have seen a 4 gallon crock (only one) with this design stamped Red Wing.

I myself would not purchase these pieces unless they are signed because of this.  However, it is a sharp piece of salt glaze and therefore salt glaze collectors look at the beauty of the piece regardless of who may have produced it.

Produce in the mid to late 1800′s. Because it very well could be western, I have no idea of value. My opinion only.   al

Question:

I was wondering if you could give me some info. and value on this crock. its a 6 gal. salt glazed with a bird, one VERY small 2 inch hairline crack on one side that doesn’t go all the through other than that it’s perfect. It has been in my family for years and some people think it’s a Red Wing.  has no marking on it.  Thanks any any help you can give Chris

Answer:

this is a tough one.  I (personally) think this piece is not Red Wing, but Ohio. I may be wrong on this one, but it is a piece that one would really need to see it in person to make a better call.  I question the markings ex: the number 6, the cobalt lines under the 6, how the lazy 8 is drawn, the little brown spec’s in the clay and the cut line which goes through the number 6.  These small details look Ohio to me.

 Still a nice piece.  Would guess, (just a guess) that the value would be $2500 to $3000.   Again a piece that would need to be seen in person and by more than one strong collector.   al

Question:

Hello,

I apologize if this message is coming to you in error, but this is the only address I could find on your site to send my question.  I have a few typical red wing crocks, and today, I came across a much smaller crock without the traditional red and blue trademark stamp on the side.  The bottom of the crock is stamped with Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing  Min.  The crock itself stands 8 inches tall and the outer diameter is 8 1/4 inches (inside is 7 1/4″).  I have attached a couple of pictures in case it helps you provide me with any more information like size or year.

Thank you so much for your time.  I would not call myself a collector, but I have established a small collection of these things for someone who doesn’t claim to collect anything!

Happy Holidays and thank you!

Jody

Answer:

this is a one gallon bottom signed Minnesota Stoneware Company crock. Value is around $30 because of being bottom signed.  If it had decoration or advertising the value would be much greater. al

Question:

Hi we are hoping you can tell us the value this crock, a little history on it and perhaps where we can sell them?  We have tried looking in the books about them and also online but havent found out much specifically.  Thanks !

Kelli

Answer:

this is a 3 gallon birch leaf crock which was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company between 1895 & 1906.  In perfect

condition, they have a value in the area of $60 to $70.   al

Question: Aloha,

I  have been doing some research about a stoneware lion that my parents gave
to me.  They got it from a relative who lived in Red Wing many
years ago.   I recently caught sight of a picture of the exact lion on
an auction site that listed it as a Red Wind Lion Door Stop.  It said there
are four known to exist.  I am now excited that I might be able to date this
critter and maybe even get more information on it if you have any.  I am
attaching a picture of it (it is from the auction site but it is the same
lion).

Please let me know if you know any more about it or if you could point me in
a direction in which I could find something.  I have loved this lion since I
became conscious  and am so happy to know a wee bit about it.

Mahalo!

Susan

Answer: there is not a lot of history on this Lion Doorstop.  They think if was produced after the turn of the century as it is not listed in the  1895 -96 price list.  However, it could have been produced before that era.  They reportedly came in two sizes, but I do not know the sizes as they are so rare ($7,000 to $10,000) rare (I have only seen one for sale in my 25 years and that was last year at convention).  One can only wish to own one.  Al