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I have a Red Wing stoneware crock (without lid). The date on the crock is December 21, 1915. It is 16 inches tall and 14 inches across. I have attached several pictures as a zip file. Let me know if you can’t open them and I’ll try something else.

Thanks in advance for any information and value you can give me on this piece of stoneware.

Thank you, Jill S.

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Jill, your 8 gallon Red Wing crock was manufactured between 1915 & 1930. Your estimated value on this crock is around $100. Al Kohlman

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I have an 8 gallon glazed crock. No cracks, but it does have a chip off the bottom about 3 inches in length at the edge. Date: "patented Dec. 1915 "

Any idea when this was made? Or if there is any value. Thank you for your help. Appreciate this web site.

Sorry, I do not have a photo if you need one, but I am sure that I can find a digital camera if needed.
Thanks Barbara Y.

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Barb, my best guess is that the Red Wing on your crock is 4 1/2 " long from it’s longest points. If this is the case, your crock was manufactured between 1915 & 1930. If the wing is 2 7/8 " long it was made after 1930. The larger the wing, the greater the value. A 3 " chip will reduce the value of your crock. With the chip I would estimate a value of $50 to $75. Al Kohlman

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I have a blue & white pitcher marked Red Wing Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn. in a circle on the bottom with blue wing in center. The commerative pitcher says "Hometown Family Christmas Red Wing, MN 1999 " in blue script. It is about 7 1/2 inches tall in Mint condition. I also have a cup with the same bottom mark that has an app. 2 inch red wing on the side. There is a "RED WING SHOES" marking imprinted over the Red Wing Emblem- but parts are hard to read as the letters are clear and some are outside the Red Wing Emblem and hard to read! The cup has a blue band at the top. It has a hairline crack on the side opposite the red wing emblem. Just curious to know app. values. Can send pictures if needed. THANKS so much. Linda B.

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Linda, Your blue & white pitcher and your cup are reproductions most likely manufactured by the new Red Wing Stoneware Company. Because I do not deal in or collect reproductions, I would not be able to give you a value on the pitcher or cup. Not knowing what they sold for new, leaves me at a lost. Sorry I could not be of any help. Al Kohlman

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If someone could take a minute to respond, I would greatly appreciate it. A neighbor just gave me a lemonade or beverage dispenser to have a silent auction at my garage sale this week to raise some money to help pay my dog’s vet bill. It includes a dispenser, a crock like stand and the cover to the dispenser (which was dropped and broke but could be cleanly repaired). She said she won this 3 piece set at an employee picnic for Schweigert Meats back in the 60′s or 70′s and believes it had belonged to the owner at one time. It has some decals on it that say "Enjoy Refreshing Lemonade". I thought it was yellow ware pottery but I brought it into an antique shop and a couple of the dealers told me it was probably "unmarked" Red Wing Pottery? One piece does have a raised mark on the bottom that says USA. Is it possible that this was Red Wing? Is there Red Wing pottery that is not marked Red Wing? Should I take some pictures and send them to you? If this is not som! ething you help with, can you direct me to someone who may specialize in this and could help? Thank you for your time and assistance. Merri Quick

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Merri, your lemonade cooler is not Red Wing. I am not sure who the manufacturer is, so I am of little help that way. You mention that the cooler was dropped and broke. This will have a major impact on the value. My best quess on it’s worth would be in the $30 to $50 range. Good luck. Al Kohlman

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I recently found 2 redwing crocks both have in a square blue box "Prefection sanitary self draining jars" One is a 40 gallon and one is a 25 gallon. The 25 has the large red wing the 40 is missing the wing. Both are marked the same other than the wing. The bottom is tapered with a hole for a vlave to be inserted in the middle of the bottom. The top is open they would have had to set in a stand. What would be the value of these. Thannks Tony L.

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Tony, these self drainers do not carry the value the normal crocks do. This is because they require a stand and take up additional room. With no damage, the value of the 40 gallon is approximately $700 to $900. The 25 is around $225 to $275. Al Kohlman

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I found a 6 gallon stoneware butter churn in an attic. It is marked with "York" and I was wondering if you might know anything about York stoneware. Thanks Dave R.

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Sorry Dave, I cannot help you with this one. My best guess on your churn would be an east coast piece, but again a best guess. Sorry I was of little help. Thanks Al Kohlman

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What is an 8gal red wing butter churn worth? I have one. It is complete with cover in very good shape. Thanks Karen G.

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Karen, depending if the wing is 4 1/2 inches or 6 inches will make a difference in the price of your churn. So measure the wing from it’s longest point. A 6 inch wing will demand a higher value. Glaze sheen, no staining and outstanding markings will also increase it’s worth. Otherwise with no chips or cracks the value is between $1700 & $2500. Thanks Jeff and Sue

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I am an avid Red Wing collector, but have not dabbled in the saltglaze crocks yet. I have the opportunity to buy this crock. Is it old Red Wing and what would you value it at? It’s in mint condition. Thanks Becky R.

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Becky, I don’t think this crock is Red Wing. The tail off of the 6 I have seen from pieces coming out of Ohio. Also, the piece has quite a bit of staining. Value would be in the area of $125 to $175. Al Kohlman