Question:

I recently picked up this piece at a garage sale and wanted to ask about the estimated values and how old the piece is.

Thank you!

Annie

Answer:

Annie, this is a nice front stamped Red Wing butterfly.  However, the large crack in the back just kills its value.  As I see it, the value is in the area $200 to $250.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi there. Here is the water cooler. It had a plain lid with a 4–not correct. These are the only chips-very small and it is in great condition other than that.

Just wondering the value and if I should look for a lid? If so-which one? How old aprox.?

Thank you so much for your time! I picked all 3 up for $725 at a garage sale-I think I got a pretty good deal after looking online a bit!

Thanks again!

Annie

Answer:

Annie, your Red Wing 4 gallon water cooler without the lid or spigot and small chip on the base has a value between $275 & $300.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I inherited this 2 gallon crock from my parents. The only markings on it are shown in the picture. It does not have any handles & the inside is black. Can you please tell me anything about it like who made it and about when it was made.

Thank You
Tom

Answer:

Tom, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 2 gallon salt glazed crock that is decorated with a double P.  This crock was produced between 1883 & 1895 and if in perfect condition has a value between $125 & $135.   Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Good Morning,

I was wondering if you could give me a little history and a value on this crock?

Thanking you in advance

Tracy

Answer:

Tracy, from what I know, your Kuhlmann butter crock was produced anywhere from 1909 to the 1920’s or even early 30’s.  Kuhlmann had two stores on Lake street in Chicago and most of there advertising butter crocks were under 2 & 3 gallons.  Also, to have a red wing on your Kuhlmann butter crock is a tough find and makes it much more collectable.   If your 2 gallon Kuhlmann butter crock is free of all chips, cracks, hairlines, & stains, the value would be in the area of $1200 to $1500.   Al Kohlman

Question:

Hello,

The attached pictures are of a butter churn that has been in our family for many years.

I know very little about these items and am not even sure if it’s a “Red Wing”

I’m hoping maybe someone there can tell me some more about it (age, brand, value, etc)

I appreciate you time,

Bob

Answer:

Bob, you have a 3 gallon Red Wing salt glazed single P with ribs butter churn.  The lid is the wrong size and would be for a 4 or 5 gallon churn.  You family churn was produced between 1870 & 1895 or so. If in perfect condition the value is in the area of $275 TO $350.  The lid with the chips, $50 to $75.  Hope this was helpful.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi. This is a 4(pretty sure)gallon crock. It kind of looks like the drop eight Mark is on it. There are no “red wing” stamps on it. There are no markings on the bottom at all. There are no chips or cracks on it. A friend of mine gave me this crock when she moved. It was given to her in potter valley, CA 30-40 years ago.

I am so curious about this crock! Is it redwing? Is it some other brand? How old is it? How much is it worth? Any info that you have about this crock would be very much appreciated! Thanks so much for your time, Amy

Answer:

Amy, you have a Red Wing Stoneware 2 gallon drop 8 with quotations salt glazed crock.  The markings are a little week, however still a nice piece.  Value would be around $100 in perfect condition.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi my name is Kyle and I have a couple of red wing stoneware items that I don’t know much about and the value I was wondering if you could help me out by me sending u photos of them they all are in good conditions . I have attached the pictures of the stoneware I have and I appreciate your time Thank you.

Answer:

Kyle, your 5 gallon stoneware crock is not a Red Wing piece.  Also from the photo I can see a crack in the front.  Not being Red Wing  I have no idea of value. Also, you stated that both pieces are in good condition.  Having a crack is not good.  Whatever value it would be in perfect condition, that crack would reduce the value to half that.  So be sure to be honest with a buyer if you plan to sell a piece. Condition means everything and by not stating it, could generate problems for you selling pieces in the future as word travels fast.  Now the 3 gallon looks to be Red Wing from the photo you send me.  If in perfect condition the value would be between  $125 & $140.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I don’t know the condition of the item but I was curious what the value of these threshing jugs are?

Thanks, Dru

Answer

Dru, this 5 gallon jug is not a Threshing jug as it has no spigot hole.  It is a Red Wing 5 gallon double handle beehive jug.  With just the number 5 and no wing and oval. the value is around $200 to $250 or so.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am setting up for a garage sale and was wondering if you could please tell me the value of this 5 gal redwing jug. (Couldn’t find same on your site thru 50 pages) Thank you so much.

Answer:

David your Red Wing 5 gallon Beehive jug with the 6 inch Red Wing is a nice and early jug.  If in perfect condition the value today would be right around $400.   Al Kohlman

Question:

We rescued this Saffron Ware lidded jar from a relatives basement. It’s about 8 inches high, and 8 inches diameter. The glaze seems to be in decent condition, with no chips or cracks (although I’m far from an expert on these things). I searched the posts on this site, and found a few other Saffron Ware jars and bean pots, but nothing that looks quite like this one. Any information  –including approximate value—would be greatly appreciated.

Roy

Answer:

Roy this jar is a Red Wing saffron ware cookie jar.  As far as value goes it is quite low due to no advertising or decoration.  $30 to $40.  Al Kohlman