Question: Have found this 4 gallon butter churn at a sale, was wondering what the est. value would be worth. I do beleive that it is RW and has no side stamp.
 
size                  - 4 gal, 15 inches tall and 9 inches wide
 
condition           – 4 small chips at lid seat, no other cracks or chips
 
markings           – SA
 
glaze                 - salt glaze with the dark brown interior
 
 
Craig

Answer: the 4 gallon S/A churn is very nice.  There is always a little skepticism on who made these S/A pieces, but this one looks to be Red Wing.  There still is somewhat of a strong, but small group of collectors that love these S/A pieces. 

In the description described and the nice markings, I would place the value in today’s market at around $500. al

Question: Hi, I recently purchased this mug, would like any info you can provide.  The mug is 4 5/8″ tall and has black bands and lettering,  It is mint except for a glaze skip and rust stain on the inside.  The general store was listed in the 1907 Watsonville directory.

I looked at the Red Wing Collectibles book by Gail DePasquale and Larry Peterson.  On page 84, center bottom is a mug nearly Identical to mine, same layout, same handle, narrowly placed bands, the only differences being the contents of the stencil and the color of the rings (black instead of blue).  Even the stencil in the book is black.   I think I have one of the earliest examples of the mugs, when black was the predominant color as the company transitioned to Red Wing Union Stoneware.

thanks!

Kevin

Answer: Kevin, I took your information and looked in the Red Wing collectibles book.  After that, I contacted a Red Wing collector friend who specializes in Red Wing advertising mugs. 

It is a Red Wing advertising mug.  He did state that only a few are found with those black rings, but he has one.  So I do apologize for my mistake and am please that you did contact me again to make me dig deeper. 

Value according to this collector is $350 on this mug. 

Thanks for getting back to me and your research.   Nice piece and again, I gained a bit more knowledge on Red Wing Stoneware.  Al

Question: hello, please review the photos of my 20 gal redwing butterfly. I would like to know the current value on the market as i have no source or reference to reseach such an item. It does have a side stampe on the piece Red Wing Stoneware.  thank you  vic

Answer:

A 20 gallon butterfly which is side stamped in perfect shape is valued at around $2000.  al

Question: Here is a 3 gallon churn. No lid with some hairline cracks. Just curious on its year and value.

Thanks! Brad

Answer:

Brad, your 3 gallon Red Wing churn with birch leaves was produced between 1895 & 1908.  With the hairlines the value is between $100 & $125.  al

Question: I would like to know the value of a sponge bowl I have.  Attached is a picture of one from ebay which is the same (although mine doesn’t have the crack mentioned in the one on ebay.  It appears to be in great condition. 

Size: 7 1/4″ dia x 4 1/4″ tall

Thank you.

Priscilla

Answer: Priscilla, this is a Red Wing gray-line bowl and most of these will be signed on the bottom like this.  Gray line is a softer type clay or firing and it does stain and crack much easier than other bowls.  So one must look it over very carefully.  Any imperfections and the value on these bowls just bombs.  Value in mint condition is $60 to $175 depending on size.  The larger the bowls the larger the value.  al

Question: Hello, I’m an Auctioneer in Des Moines, Iowa, I just had consigned to my Auction House this 5 Gallon Waconda Springs Jug. I am not real knowledgable about these. 

(A) Is this actually a Red Wing Product, and if so, why is the “Red Wing” Logo Not Printed on the jug. Please explain if you would.

(B) What is the estimated value? It looks as if a tiny chunk of the handle has been glued back on. Also, what is the value if the handle had not been glued back on?

Thank You Very Much

Aaron

Answer: Aaron, this is a vintage 5 Gallon Red Wing Waconda Springs Jug.  The reason there is no Red Wing logo is do the customer’s order stating just that.  The jug was to advertise Waconda Springs water and not Red Wing Stoneware Company.

 Value in perfect condition $200 to $250.  With handle damage $100 to $150.  Al

Question: I have this 5 gallon Colfax Mineral Water jug and am curious about the value.  It has a chip and roughness on the spout.  Also, has a small discolored crack on one side of the advertisement.  I am thinking of selling it and have been told that is collectable.

Thank you for your assistance, Brenda

Answer: Brenda, these Red Wing Colfax advertisng beehives in mint condition have value in the area of $850 to $900 to day.   With the chip in the spout and the crack on the size amount the other flaws, the value would be in the area of $200 to $300.  al

Question: We found a 3 gallon redwing union stoneware peice in our barn today. we were curious as, in addition to the 4 1/2″ redwing logo along with the blue #3 and redwing stoneware oval, there is a redwing shape worked/carved into the side of the peice. We were wondering if this is of any significance?

Thanks for your input.

J. Kelly

Answer: Kelly, I have never seen this before.  However, it looks like the potter may have used the stamp on the side of this crock when the clay was extremely moist.   Very unique.  I would think the value could be a bit higher on this piece.  Maybe even up to $200.  Al

Question: I’ve been collecting Red Wing Stoneware for about 20 years and I came across an unmarked salt glaze beehive piece that has a very odd design that I’ve not seen before.   Attached are pictures of the jug.   Thank you for your help.Keith

Answer: Nice Beehive.  The S/A mark as been debated for years as whether it is Red Wing or another pottery produced it.  Your jug does look like a Red Wing beehive.  Either way, there are a number of S/A collectors in the Society that would love this jug.  Also, being a 4 gallon jug makes it a tough find.  With the chip in the spout and the side of the jug, I think, it could still fetch $2000 to $2500 to the right collectors. al

Question: I have had this for years and am selling it do you know what it is worth, approximatelly. has some cracks but all there and displays good

thank you for your time

mark

Answer: all depends on where the cracks are? how large?  how many?  with all the cracks and some  in the front, I would think $3000 to $3500 or so in todays markets.  Al