Question

Hello,

Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. It is greatly appreciated. My husband picked this crock up for me at a yard sale this weekend. I’m new to collecting and I have several red wing crocks but they actually have the red wing on them. I also have a few birch leaf crocks as well but I do not have any of the early pieces. He saw this and thought it was cool looking so he picked it up for me. I really like it but I’m not exactly sure what it is. I have looked at numerous questions on the site but I haven’t found this exact design. It does have a small chip at the top and two hairline cracks on the bottom. The white stuff on the inside of the crock is some kind of goo that I need to clean up so they are not chips. Can you out tell me what I have and an approximate value if any?

Regards,

Laura 

Answer

Laura, You have a 3 gallon Red Wing Dragonfly crock.  $300 in excellent condition, with the crows foot crack on bottom around $150

Clifford Olson

Question:

I purchased this jug at a thrift store, it was covered in green paint and could not see any markings at the time of purchase.

I brought it home and washed off the paint with extremely hot water and a sponge. I was extremely delighted to find out it was a 

red wing! However I have only previously seen a No. 5 with this printing. Is the No.3 rare? Please review my pictures and advise if possible in addition to the possible value. I believe I paid $14.00 for it.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Amy

Answer:

Amy, Your Waconda Adverting jug is worth $500-$550 in excellent condition.

Clifford Olson

Question:

This is a crock I purchased it many years ago in Minnesota sat an estate sale. I would like to know what it is worth.

Geri

Answer:

Geri,  You have a 5 gallon Red Wing salt glazed leaf churn. In excellent condition I would put a value of $650.00. The lid is not Red Wing.

Clifford Olson

Question:

I found another crock. This one has no markings on the bottom but it has a rib cage design on it. It also has “ears” to help carry the crock. It’s a 4 gallon size. Please see the picture. Any idea how old this other crock is?  Also what might they be worth?  I’m not looking to sell. I’m just curious.

Answer:

The 4 gallon crock is a Red wing ribcage worth around $200 in mint condition.

Question: Please let me know value of jug I just purchased from my uncles estate.  Thank you.

Answer:

I would put a value around $1500  mint condition for you 4 gallon ribcage beehive. Any damage greatly effects value.

Clifford Olson

Question:

I picked up this mini jug at a flea market a few weeks back for $10 and not having any luck finding information on it.

I was able to find other Red Wing Minnesota/Michigan football mini jugs with the blue stamp. This one has the paper label with the score from what I believe is the 1934 game.

It also does have what appears to be the original ribbon on it. Any information and value would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help!

Jordan

Answer:

I believe that this is a commemorative Little Brown Jug from the 1934 season commemorating the Minnesota Golden Gophers victory over Michigan 34th and nothing. The score reflects the different amount of points in each quarter. I was able to confirm that it was made by Red Wing. To a sports collector Ken Magee felt $100 to $200. I talked to a long time collector who happened to be in the museum today, and he felt that to a Red Wing collector maybe closer to $200 to $250 depending on the condition.

Question:

I’m found this Bean pot for sale and I’m wondering if it is a Red Wing or not. The  site says there are only 6 known pots in Michigan could this be one?

Answer:

Only 6 bean pots from Michigan are known , they can have a value of$100-$150

Question:

My name is Kirby and I was wondering if you can give me an age and a value on this crock.

Answer:

I would put a value of $200-$250 in mint condition. These were produced around the 1880’s.

Question:

It is a miniature jug. I am presuming a souvenir from Urbana, Iowa.  Not sure what “The New OK” is.  I’m from the area and have never heard of it.  I was hoping to find out it’s approximate age and value.  I have attached a few pictures.  Thank you for your time and expertise!

Answer:

Pretty rare jug made in the teens, retail In mint condition is between $1500-$2000.  

Question:

Hello,

I have inherited 3 jars with lids with the marking RWSW on the bottom.  Best I can tell these might be Red Wing Stoneware jars but they are not marked other than the RWSW on the bottom and a ‘2’ on two of the lid knobs.  They are 5.5” high and 3 3/8” wide.  Inside they have a round mark in the center bottom.  Other than two lids having chips, they are in good condition.

The glaze is a white colored.  I have attached a number of pictures to help with the identification.

Thank you for your expertise and help.

Mary 

Answer:

These are preserve jars made by the Red Wing Stoneware Company(RWSW) marked on the bottom. Value around $40 with lids  and with no damage.

Clifford Olson