Question:

Al, a 3 gallon churn very good condition. I noticed the leaves show ragged edges, in my price guides looked like Minnesota Stoneware but then what do I know. No lid. Sorry I keep finding these items that don’t match exactly to those in the guides.  Also on the 5 gallon beehive, I have two 3 gallon beehives…. Same pricing as 5 gallon??? Both 3’s are in very good-excellent condition. Al thank you.

Chuck

Answer:

Chuck, your 3 gallon birch leaf churn is a Minnesota Stoneware Company piece.  Red Wing did not put molded handles on their pieces.  With the light decorations, no oval and not fully complete leaves, your 3 gallon churn in perfect condition has a value in the area of $130 to $140.   On your 3 gallon beehives.  In perfect condition $300 to $350.  Al Kohlman