M. Wolff & Sons , Chicago preserve jar

Question:

I have a Redwing Stoneware embossed 1 gal. Crock. It has a M. Wolff & Sons , Chicago logo. I was wondering about history and possible value. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Jeff

Answer:

Jeff, You have a very nice advertising preserve jar with a value of $1200-$1500 in mint condition. Wolff is listed as a grocer in Chicago along with 2 sons.

Clifford Olson

Stoneware Canning Jar with Shield Mark

Question:  What is the value of the pictured jar. Thank you for your assistance. Bonnie

 

Answer:

Bonnie, You have a ( Shield ) stoneware canning jar. Value of around $2500 in mint condition.

Clifford Olson

Red Wing Preserve Jar and Grommes and Ullrich Jugs

Question: Hello everyone,

I recently acquired some stoneware/crocks from my dads estate. I was hoping someone could give me some information about them, including value. I would also like to know how I go about selling them.
Felling overwhelmed. Thank you so  much,
Leah

Answer:

Leah, The pickle crock looks like a Red Wing preserve jar worth about $250, The Grommes and Ullrich 1 gallon jug about $125 and the 4 gallon jug about $300. Assuming in mint condition and far as selling you can post on the Red wing face book site, auction or craigslist works well.

Clifford Olson

Darien Hardware, T. C. Synder sponge bowl

Question:

Hello,

I saw a bowl on eBay with advertising stating “Compliments of Darien Hardware, T. C. Synder, 1940, Darien, Wis.”  The bowl was listed as a Red Wing piece and sold for $81.  The seller stated that although unmarked, it was obviously a Red Wing bowl.  I am not so sure, but would like your opinion.  It is about the same size as a cap bowl, but has no markings and is a slightly different shape than Red Wing cap bowls.  I took some photos from my computer monitor and have attached them.  They aren’t the best photos, but they illustrate the bowl well enough to see that it is not a cap bowl.  Can you help me with the identification of this bowl?  Thanks for your help.

Rod

Answer:

This is a Red Wing bowl. They come in Blue, White, White with blue bands, Albany and sponged . The book doesn’t state a name but I have called them Cactus bowl.

Clifford Olson

3 gallon bottom marked target salt glaze crock

Question:

Hello,

I’m hoping you might be able to provide some information on this red wing crock. The crock has a raised red wing stamp on the bottom and I cannot locate any information on a piece with this marking.

It measures 10 1/2 inches tall and 10 3/4 inches across. It has some some small chips along the bottom along with a hairline crack along the lower bottom edge. I’ve attached a picture of this damage.

I’m not a red wing collector but I am curious about the raised signature. I just liked the mellow brown glaze that blends well with my other collections. Thank you. Alicia

Alicia

Answer:

Alicia, Your 3 gallon crock was made in Red Wing Minnesota around 1880’s. You can find different designs with this bottom mark. A mint crock will have a value around $150 in mint condition with a crack depends on where it is down the $30-$50.

 

Clifford Olson

5 gallon birch leaf churn

Question:

I was wondering if you could provide me with any information about our Redwing butter churn, age, approximate value, etc.

Thank You,

John

Answer:

John, Your birch leaf churn was produced between 1895 & 1906. In mint condition I would value this around $200.

Clifford Olson

North Star quart jug

Question:

Sorry for my slow response, but here is the picture of the small jug. It is in excellent condition. Don’t know if the market is still strong for RW. Bought this about 40 years ago. Have been deaccessioning my various collections. Would appreciate your opinion. Thanks much.

June

Answer:

This is a quart size jug made by North Star in Red Wing Minnesota. In mint condition a value would be around $150-$200.

Clifford Olson

6 gallon advertising churn

Question:

Hi,

I'm helping my father do some research on a 6 gallon Red Wing butter churn. He is considering selling and would like to know the value, if possible. It has a crack near the top (picture included) and my understanding is there was a hole in the bottom of the churn that was repaired at one point (not sure how big it was, including a picture of the bottom of the churn). Also, it looks like there might be a crack over the advertising but the glaze still feels smooth so I'm not sure if it's a crack or some other defect. The lid is not shown but we do have it and is believed to be the original. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. Any info you can provide would really be appreciated. 

Thank you,
Amanda

Answer:

Amanda, This is a nice 6 gallon advertising churn! With a crack and repaired hole it still has a  value around $1200.

 

Clifford Olson

6 gallon Birch Leaf Ice Water

Question:

Hello!
We don’t find a lot of Redwing up here in BC Canada, but I have seen some beautiful pieces when we travel in the US. I was surprised to find this piece at my local thrift store the other day... sadly no lid.

From reading some of your website I see it has the “Union” oval and the birch leaves. I would be interested in knowing when these ice water crocks were produced and a value if possible! It is in pretty darn good shape - a small chip or two at the back on the base.

I appreciate any information you can supply.

many thanks
Eva

Answer:

Eva, Your 6 gallon Birch Leaf Ice Water was manufactured by the Minnesota Stoneware Company in Red Wing Minnesota sometime between 1895 & 1906. In mint condition it has a value between $700-$800. Chips on the backside base, still $600-$700.

 

Clifford Olson

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5 gallon imperial jug

Question:

This drug was found on the skeena river in northern British Columbia Canada in 1960s I think what might just be worth. Rhinn

Answer:

Rhinn, Your 5 imperial jug is worth around $100.

Clifford Olson