Question: We recently purchased this crock and we were hoping to get some further information.  The description showed Union Stoneware/Redwing but there is no marking other than the 8 and the two leaves.  Any idea on the details of what this actually is? 

Laura and Andy.

Answer: This 8 gallon birch leaf crock was produced by the Minnesota Stoneware Company between 1895 & 1906.  Value is between $70 & $100.  Al

Question: Is this a Red Wing crock or water cooler?

Answer:  The only thing I can tell you in regards to this 30 gallon Ice Water is that it is not Red Wing.  After that, I just have no idea of maker or history.  Al

Question: The two photos are of a crock we found.  We are not sure if the lid is original to the crock and what the value may be if mint. Thank you, Laura and Andy

Answer: Laura and Andy, the lid on this 30 gallon crock is Red Wing.  If lid were mint the value is $300. If the crock were mint $250 to $300.  al

Question: Hi – I was lucky enough to recently purchase this 6 gallon Ice Water, it is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.  The lack of an oval and presence of a bung hole make it somewhat different from the other elephant ears that are pictured in the Red Wing Stoneware Encyclopedia.  Where in the timeline does that put this?  Could you give an estimate value?  Thanks a bunch! John Throop

Answer: this is a really gorgeous Ice Water, but the values today are very soft. The book value on this piece is $5000 to $7000 but selling price may only be $3000. High and pieces like this are not catching top value as in the past because of the market conditions and the economy. Al

Question:

Hi, we have this coming up in an auction January 12^th and people have been telling us we have something pretty rare as far as being complete and in good condition. Could you give us an idea of approximate value?

Thanks, Mac

Question:

I have a stone Jug that I found while hunting for antique bottles around1984.  It has embossed on the shoulders “Wm  RADAMS MICROBE KILLER” On the bottom it says ” Red Wing Stone Ware Co. At that time I found it I was aware of antique bottle that is quite valuable to bottle collectors. it has the same company name and a skeleton embossed on it. I also read some information on the company. It indicated that this company was only in existence for a short period of time as the particular medicine was some type of acid mixed with alcohol that killed more people then it cured.

I am trying to establish the value of the jugs, Years ago I saw another jug with the same company name on it but it was different in structure. Paul

Answer: Paul, the “Wm  RADAMS MICROBE KILLER” bottom signed jug has a value between $300 & $350.  al

Question:

I think you talked about this white top dairy jug in your lattest news letter. Wondering what it might be worth. 

Also, I just purchased this 5 gallon behive, 6 inch wing, with no oval and is in exellent condition. Do you know the timeframe of when it was made, it’s rarity and worth? Thanks Dale.

Answer:

Dale, , the 5 gallon Red Wing Beehive with the 6 inch wing was produced between 1909 & 1915. Value in perfect condition is between $350 & $400.  The dairy jug is quite common and has a value between $150 & $200.  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 advertising beehives in mint condition have value in the area of $850 to $900 today.   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: Hi Al,

Was wondering about a ½ gallon white Minnesota Stoneware jug that I  just picked up. On the bottom it has the following markings inscribed (not raised): 

MINNESOTA STONEWARE CO but no Redwing Minnesota. Looking through the book that I have, It looked as though all the markings shown had Redwing Minnesota (or some variation) on them. Is it unusual to find jugs without the Redwing Minnesota on them? If so, does it make them worth more? If so, by how much?

Thank You,

Darrell

Answer: Darell, there are a number of different markings on the smaller pieces made by both Red Wing and the Minnesota Stoneware Company that may or may not be in the books.  The markings on the bottom of a piece does not raise the value.  Values are raised due any advertisiing or decorations on the piece.  Hope this helps. al

Question:
I have a 12 gallon Red Wing crock with a #15 kover weight. They both have a few small hairlines only on the out side not all the way through (I don’t know if that makes a differance). Was wondering what they are worth, I was approached by someone to buy them. Thank-you! LaJean
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