My husband and I recently aquired the following crocks. The 5 is clearly marked – however the other pieces are not. Could you please tell us the history, wether or not the unmarked pieces are Red Wing and their value.
Thank You
Frankie
Answer:
Frankie, the first dark brown (Albany Slip) piece is not Red Wing. It looks like a packing jar, but hard to say for sure. Also, the 1 gallon crock I am not sure if it is Red Wing or from another stoneware company. Every stoneware company in the mid-west produced them, so without getting a closer look at it, I just don’t know. Not being Red Wing, I have no idea of history. Now value on these unsigned pieces whether being Red Wing or not is going to be low. Collectors want decorations, advertising or both. I would think $20 to $25 each on these two pieces.
Now the 5 gallon Red Wing churn was produced sometime after 1915 & before 1930. If in perfect condition the value today is around $150. Hope this helps. Al Kohlman