Question:
I have a "Red Wing Boy Statue" that may be one of the rare pieces mentioned in the "Red Wing Collectibles" book on pg. 138, or, is this just a common statue created somewhere along the way? Thanks Ted

Answer:
Ted, the statue of the boy holding the crock you have is not Red Wing. I have seen a number of these Red Wing statues and all are very similar to those you mentioned in the Red Wing collectibles book. I know that these statues have been reproduced in the past and I am quite sure yours in a reproduction also. Sorry, wish I had better news for you. Al Kohlman

Question:
My wife was an avid and aggressive collector ( # 799 ) of all things Red Wing. She passed 18 months ago. I am now in the process of inventorying somewhere close to 400 pieces of Red Wing Dinnerware, crocks, jugs, art ware, commemeratives and collectibles. I'm looking for advice about how to approach the sale of a very large collection. According to the "identify & price" books I've purchased, I have some very rare and expensive items in this collection. Thanks Ted


Answer:
Ted, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully I can be of some help. From your email, a collection of almost 400 pieces of Red Wing is quite extensive. In order for you to capture it's best worth in my opinion would be a large auction scheduled close to the July Red Wing Convention. You may need to schedule this down the road as this year's July convention is booked. My advise to you would be to contact Houghton's Auction Service at 1967 Launa Ave. Red Wing, MN 55066 or another reputable Auction Services in the Red Wing area and discuss your best options with them. Book prices are strictly a guide. Some items listed will not bring a books value where other items listed are well below what they may bring. Auctions in Red Wing during the convention period seems to bring out the best in Red Wing values. Good luck. Al Kohlman

Question:
One of my customers brought the pictured crock in last month, and I just got around to doing some research on it. He claims that it's been in his family for at least 60 years. His family made pickles in it!

It has a pull-out spout on the bottom, and a cork on the top, to the left of the "front".

Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated!

And this crock is for sale, at his request, so if anyone is interested, please feel free to contact me!

Thank you so much! Dan

Answer:
Dan, nice looking crock. This Red Wing crock was manufactured prior to 1915. It was manufactured for dairies and Laboratories. Without the Red Wing oval and the spigot holes, this crock is somewhat unique from the other standard 15 gallon Red Wing Crocks. Hopefully some lucky Red Wing Collector will read this question and shoot you an email. Good luck! Al Kohlman

Question:
My in-laws gave me a "jug" that has a number 5 on it with the red wing logo on it to put in a garage sale. I think this has some value, so I'm afraid to put it in the garage sale. How much is this piece worth? Thanks, Lisa

Answer:
Lisa, if your Red Wing 5 Gallon jug is a shoulder jug (it will have a 1/2" lip at the dome of the jug) it is valued between $50 & $100. This price will differ depending on the size of the wing (4 1/2" wing is worth more than a 2 7/8" wing. Also, with no chips, cracks or hairlines, the value will be on the higher side. If it is a 5 gallon beehive (jug will have a beehive shape with no 1/2" lip just below the dome. In perfect condition, $350. Any damage and the price will be greatly reduce. Now, put it in that garage sale. Thanks Al Kohlman