Question:

I recently purchased this 3 Gallon Birch Leaf Jug. I was wondering if you could tell me the age of it and an estimate of it value?  It has a small chip on the bottom below the Union oval. Other then that the jug is perfect, no cracks or hairlines.

Thank you for your time,

Adam

Answer:

Adam, great looking Minnesota Stoneware 3 gallon birch leaf shoulder jug.  Wish that small chip was in the back.  Your jug was produced between 1900 & 1906. Value with that chip in the front, $100 to $125.  Al Kohlman

Question:

My Aunt has a 4 gallon crock with this oval design on it. I can’t find any other picture like it on the internet. Can you tell me anything about it? Thank you for your help!
Buddy

Answer:

Buddy, you have an early Red Wing zinc glazed 4 gallon Red Wing crock that was produced between 1909 & 1912 or so.  Value in perfect condition is $70 to $80.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am hoping that you are able to help me find some information about my 6 gallon double leaf crock. I bought the crock for $45 dollars. I would love to know if it’s red wing, the price, and how old the crock is.

Answer:

Your crock is a RW crock manufactured in the early 1900’s.  It does not have the standard oval stamp—many crocks like this were sold in department stores such as Sears.

Question:

I recently bought a beautiful Union Stoneware butter churn at an estate sale.

Here is the information:

1.) It has one slightly nicked area on the bottom rim, and slight nick on the upper rim, otherwise looks great

2.) I’m, of course, wondering what you would estimate its worth to be, also its time period and rarity. There is no lid or actual churn, just the large canister part. The previous owner was using it to store feather dusters, a cane, and a couple of yard sticks.

3.) I live in Bellville, Texas. We are not far from the Round Top Trade Days where it is quite likely the previous owner acquired the churn.

Thank you for what you do. This is really beautiful and I was delighted to pick it up this weekend.

Thanks,

Brenna

Answer:

Brena, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 4 gallon elephant ear churn that was producted between 1895 & 1906.  With the two small chips the value is between $275 & $300 without the lid.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I am hoping to get possession of the success filter in the attached pic and wondered if you could help me with some detailed information and market value.

Again, thanks for your assistance.

Lee

Answer: This is the top half of a salt glazed success filter made in the late 1800’s by Red Wing.  A complete set sold at auction a couple of years ago for $2200.  Your piece, by itself is valued around $800.

Question:

Dear Expert,

Can you please give us values and years these crocks were made. Also were they made in other sizes.

The middle one is 8 3/4 inches wide, by 6 1/2 inches tall.

The other two are both 7 1/4 inches wide by  5 1/8 inches tall. These crocks are in great condition. No chips or cracks.

Was there ever a lid for these crocks,and how were they covered for storage?

Thank you

Don and Kathy

Answer: Red Wing Stoneware Co. made butter crocks for many different dairy companies in the early 1900’s to about 1940. Prices vary greatly depending on desirability and rarity.  Your butter crocks have a value estimate of $250-350 in excellent condition.  Butter crocks were made in sizes of one pound up to 20 pounds.

Question:

Hi,

I am curious if you would be able to provide some information and possible a value? Here are some more photos too! Thanks for your help!

Joe

Answer:

Joe, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 12 gallon crock that was produced around 1906 to 1908.  With the base chips and hairline on the rim the value is between $60 & $80.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have this crock, I am going to have to downsize my house and need to find a place that I can sell it. I live in Arizona and don’t know how to go about it. Can you give me some advice, on how or where I could sell it. It is in very nice condition, no hairlines or cracks, but does have one chip on one ear, and on smaller one on the other ear (which is almost hidden because it is on the underside of the ear.

Thank you so much for your help.

Nellie

Answer:

Nellie, you have a nice butterfly here.  The tough part is selling it in Arizona as there are not many Red Wing collectors in that area.  You really don’t want to ship it as it is large and quite heavy,so shipping charges will be quite high.  The best is to first try Craigslist and make sure that you state PICK UP.   If you have no luck there, you can try eBay, but again state PICK UP.   Every now and then, some one will state they want you to ship it.  If that happens let them know that you will take it to a UPS Store and they will package, insure and ship it at the their expense.   Good luck.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Here is a picture of our Red Wing jug……we don’t know a thing about it……hoping you can tell us how old it is and it’s value? Joyce

Answer:

Your Red Wing brown molded (looks like a one gallon) jug was produced between 1895 and 1900 or so.  In perfect condition $70 to $80.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi I was wondering how much my jug might be worth? It is absolutely flawless with no hairline cracks or chips. I might be interested in selling it.

Thanks,

Will

Answer:

Will, these 5 gallon Red Wing salt glazed Rib cage beehives are down with other antiques.  Today’s value is right around $1500 for this jug.  Very nice looking piece.  Al Kohlman