6 gallon, Minnesota Stoneware, salt glaze with turkey droppings

Question:
I was wondering if you could tell me if this is a Red Wing crock? If so, what time period is it from? And could you give me the approixment value? There is only one slight chip at the bottom of the crock which is not visable, otherwise it appears to be in mint condition. Thank you Kathy

 

Answer: Kathy, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 6 gallon Salt Glazed crock which was manufactured in Red Wing, MN and is considered Red Wing. Your crock was manufactured between 1883 & 1895. Value in this condition with the great markings and turkey droppings. $600. Great looking piece. Al Kohlman