Question:
I found a redwing stone pot a few years ago in an abandoned farmyard that was being demolished, so I grabbed it. It is about 9 1/2 inches in diameter, and about 9 1/2 inches in height and about 29 inches in diameter. It has a number 2 on the front. It is almost in mint condition, with the exeption of a couple of tiny chips in it. Can anyone tell me how old it is and and what the value on it is? Thank you Rev Sylvester B.

Answer:
Rev, sounds like you found a Red Wing 2 gallon crock. With the chips it’s value is between $30 to $40. Red Wing manufactured these crocks from the early 1900′s till 1947. Al Kohlman

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This bottle was dug up at a job site in Cincinnati OH. The location at time was a dump. There are no markings on the jug. It appears to be a cork jug since there are no rings on the inside or the outside of the top. Do you have any idea what this bottle could be or if it is worth anything at all? I have included some pics. Thank you for any help.

Answer:
Dusti, your stoneware jug is not Red Wing and most likely was manufactured by a pottery company in Ohio. The jug will have little value as most collectors are looking for either decoration or advertising. The value of your jug would be in the neighborhood of $10 to $20. Al Kohlman

Question:
How do I go about determining the date of mfg. of a crock that has been in the family for several decades? The crock has a patent date, but I dont find anything that would indicate how old it really is. Thanks! Gary R.

Answer:
Gary, the best book out there to help in dating your crock is called Red Wing Potters & their Wares. This book gives a nice history for the potters in Red Wing. It can be ordered from Locust Enterprises, W174 N9422 Devonwood Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 or call 414-251-1415.

We know that your crock has handles, so it was manufactured after 1915. The next area to help you date your piece would be the size of the Red Wing and the oval below the wing. Knowing this would help better determine the time frame it was fabricated. Al Kohlman

Question:
20 gallon crock large wing
emblem…..large "20" number…..
redwing wing stoneware in postage mark like
stamp… shiny finish… to me condition is excellent!

Also, 2 gal with small wing in red with same
marking charteristics.

Any info on value and saleability wiold be nice.

Thank you, Carol M.

Answer:
Carol, your 20 gallon Red Wing crock in mint condition has a value of $150 to $200. Your 2 gallon Red Wing is valued between $35 & $45. Any damage will reduce the value. Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a large crock #12, 6" wing, "red wing Union Stoneware Co., with "patent applied for" on the handle. I would like to know the value, please. Thank you very much. Thanks Kerri R.

Answer:
Kerri,if your Red Wing 12 gallon crock is in mint condition and has nice markings, I would place the value on your patent applied for crock at $350. Al Kohlman