Monthly Archives: July 2010

8 gallon Butter Churn

Question:
I recently acquired an eight gallon butter churn that has all the appearances (decoration wise) to be a Minnesota Mfg’d. churn. When comparing the decoration to my Boysenberry 10 gallon crock and the pictures of stamped Boysenberry crocks in various Red Wing books, I’m guessing the decorator was most likely the same. When comparing the handles and coloration with my 10 gallon, they are similar. I’ve researched the churn in all the stoneware books I have and can’t find any Boysenberry churns. Do you think the churn is a Minnesota Boysenberry? If you need additional pictures, please let me know. Thanks! Larry
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6 gallon Western Crock

Question:
I was curious about the value of our crock. It is in excellent condition and It is stamped with a #6 above a maple leaf and below it says Western Stoneware Co., Monmouth, IL. Lori
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8 gallon birch leaf crock

Question:
I have this 8 gallon crock. It has no markings that would say Red Wing on it but it also does not have any markings that would say another company made it. I am attaching 2 pictures. It does not have any markings or cracks that I can tell. Is this a Red Wing and what would you guess it is worth?
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RWCS Membership Elects New Board

RWCS Membership

Elects New Board Members

Red Wing, Minn. – In accordance with the RWCS Bi-Laws elections for the Executive Committee and Representatives at Large were held in June by mail and results were announced at the Annual Business Meeting on Friday, July 9th during the 2010 Convention at Red Wing High School in Red Wing, MN.

The following new officers were elected to RWCS Board of Directors:

Dan DePasquale – President

Ann Tucker – Vice President

John Sagat – Secretary

Mark Collins – Treasurer

Steve Brown – Historian

Russa Robinson – Representatives at Large

Jerry Erdmann – Representatives at Large

The RWCS Board and membership wish to thank the following past board members for their services Sue Jones Tagliapietra as President, Jolene McKoon as Vice President, and Paulette Floyd as Secretary. Their service and leadership will long be remembered by the membership.

We would also like to thank Diana Bailey for running for the position of Vice President and encourage all members to run for Board Positions in the future.

To read these new Board Members Bios please click here. To see photos of the new board please visit the about us page.

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5 gallon Red Wing Shoulder Jug

Question:
Al: When antiquing this week, I saw a 2-3 large, 5 and 6-gallon solid white Red Wing Jugs. Realizing that "condition" is everything to a collector, what is the general price range for these? And is there a big price difference between the 5 and the 6-gallon version? And, I’ve seen (I think) about a 2", and about a 4", and about a 6" Red Wing (how does that impact value, and what does that tell me about the era’s these were made)? Last question, does the "angled" oval on this one impact its value? Thanks.
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Red WIng 1989, 1992 commemoratives

Question:
Hello, I have one piece from the Red Wing Collectors Society, miniature, it is a pitcher with the sponge band, from 1989 another miniature brown top jug, North Star Stoneware Co. from 1992 one piece that is Western Stoneware souvenir of Red Wing July 1984, it has birch leaves and #12 on it I am wondering what a price would be for each if I were to sell them. Thank you for your help. Kathy
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10 gallon Red Wing Ice Water Cooler

Question:
I have just uncovered this in our old farmhouse. There appears to be no cracks or chips anywhere. I am missing the lid and spigot. It seems to be in mint condition except for the missing items About how much is it worth and about what year was it made. I don’t know much about these so any information is appreciated. Sorry about the quality of the photo.
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