Question:

Hi,

My mother is looking for info about this crocks age and value.  Any info would be appreciated.  There are no cracks in the lid or the crock. 

Thanks

Richard and Margaret

Answer:

Your Red Wing 20 gallon crock and lid was produced between 1915 & 1930.  The value on the crock is between $150 & $175.  This is due to the weak decorations as they would need to be darker and better stencilled to achieve a higher value.  The 20 gallon lid is valued around $200.   Hope this is what you are looking for.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Found this crock while cleaning out my Grandma’s basement .Wondering if you could give me an idea on age of crock and value .Only damage I could  find is pictured.

Thanks ,Ron

Answer:

Ron, your Minnesota Stoneware Company Kuhlmann advertising crock was produced somewhere between 1900 & 1906.  You do not see many of the Kuhlmann advertising crocks with a bottom signature.   It is a very nice piece, but the chips in the base will reduce it’s value.  Value as I see it.  $1000 ot $1200 to the right collector.   Al Kohlman

Question:

I was given a crock that belonged to my husband’s grandmother. It is a #15 Red Wing with a lid and spigot. The lid has a design somewhat like a flower on top and a wooden handle in the center. There are no cracks or spider veins in the crock itself however the lid has a crack on the under side that is not visible on the top. The number is very visible and the red wing and blue label are visible although somewhat faded. You can read the blue label. I believe it is about 80 years old. I would like to know the approximate value. I also was given a churn that stands 18 inches tall with a blue # 6 on it. It has a long wooden churn handle that goes down through the center of the lid. The churn has handles molded into it. It does not appear to have any other writing on it but is similar to the coloring of the Red Wing crock. The churn has no cracks or spider veins on it. Would also like to know its approximate value. Thank you for your time and information, Terry

Answer:

Terry, your 15 gallon Red Wing crock was produced between 1915 & 1930.  Now, condition and appearance is what determines value.  Collector are looking for perfect pieces with nice clear, and dark decorations.  If your decorations are light in color, then this will affect value.   With the description you gave me, I would place the 15 gallon crock (only) between $100 & $150.  Now the lid with the crack underneath, would be valued around $100 by itself.

The 6 gallon churn with just the number 6 and molded handles just does not sound like a Red Wing piece to me.  Without a photo, I just have no idea of maker, history or value.   Al Kohlman

Question:

Hi  – my name is Joy and I have a about nine Red Wing Crocks. I am interested in knowing the value of this 1 gallon crock. I bought it at a garage sale so do not have an history on it. The crock is in good condition for its age with only two dings as you will see in the pictures.  I am interested in knowing how to resell and where the market is for resale. I have tried ebay to no avail. Thank you – 

Joy

Answer:

Joy, you have a Minnesota Stoneware Company 1 gallon salt glazed crock which is bottom marked.  The crock was produced between 1883 & 1895.   Now there are a large number of these crocks around and with no decoration, most collectors either have one in their collection, or are not interested in them due to being a plain salt glazed crock.  With this being said and the two chips, the value is between $40 & $50.   Not sure of a good place to sell your crocks other then eBay, craigslist or the Red Wing classifies.  Al Kohlman

Question:

My husband and I recently aquired the following crocks. The 5 is clearly marked – however the other pieces are not. Could you please tell us the history, wether or not the unmarked pieces are Red Wing and their value.
Thank You

Frankie

Answer:

Frankie, the first dark brown (Albany Slip) piece is not Red Wing.  It looks like a packing jar, but hard to say for sure. Also, the 1 gallon crock I am not sure if it is Red Wing or from another stoneware company.  Every stoneware company in the mid-west produced them, so without getting a closer look at it, I just don’t know.  Not being Red Wing, I have no idea of history.  Now value on these unsigned pieces whether being Red Wing or not is going to be low.  Collectors want decorations, advertising or both.  I would think $20 to $25 each on these two pieces.

Now the 5 gallon Red Wing churn was produced sometime after 1915 & before 1930.  If in perfect condition the value today is around $150.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I bought this bowl at an auction 20+ years ago. I don’t see any markings on the bottom, so I have always wondered whether it was Red Wing.

The bowl is 5 1/2″ deep and 10″ in diameter with paneled sides. The sponging is blue and pink, which seems unusual (and the reason I questioned if it was made by RW).

The bowl is in good condition for its age. No cracks, but there are a few small chips on the bottom rim and what appears to be a factory flaw (see picture). 

I would appreciate any information you could provide including whether it is Red Wing, when it would have been made, and the current value.

Thank you very much.

Gloria 

I bought this bowl at an auction 20+ years ago. I don’t see any markings on the bottom, so I have always wondered whether it was Red Wing.

The bowl is 5 1/2″ deep and 10″ in diameter with paneled sides. The sponging is blue and pink, which seems unusual (and the reason I questioned if it was made by RW).

The bowl is in good condition for its age. No cracks, but there are a few small chips on the bottom rim and what appears to be a factory flaw (see picture). 

I would appreciate any information you could provide including whether it is Red Wing, when it would have been made, and the current value.

Thank you very much.

Gloria

Answer:

Gloria, you do indeed have a Red Wing panel sponge-ware bowl.  They came in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 inch sizes.  You can measure across the top of your bowl  at the center and this will tell you the size of your bowl.  These paneled sponge-ware bowls were produced in the 20’s & 30’s.  The economy has hurt the values of these bowls (along with everything else).  Value the way I see it is $65 to $75.  Al Kohlman

Question:

While we are at it I may as well get a current value on my little jug. This is probably my favorite piece in my meager yet still growing collection. 

Thank You 

Rob 

Answer:

Rob, your 1 gallon Albany slip Red Wing bottom signed jug in perfect condition has a value between $60 & $75.  Al Kohlman

Question:

This is a yellow pitcher, red wing saffron ware is stamped on the bottom,  advertising as shown on photo.  no chips or cracks, 6.5″ tall and 4″ across.

 Answer:

Your Red Wing saffron-ware advertising pitcher in perfect condition would have a value between $325 & $375.   Al Kohlman

Question

Hi, could you tell me a bit about this please?

Thank you!!

Answer:

You have a Red Wing 3 gallon butter churn (without lid) with the first Red Wing oval.  It was produced between 1909 & 1912.  I see there is a crack or hairline which runs down  the front of this churn.  These cracks, just kill the value.  $50 to $90.  Al Kohlman

Question:

Have you ever seen a one gallon Red Wing crock decorated with the oval and wing? Do they exist?

Thanks Monte

Answer:

Monte, I have never seen a 1 gallon Red Wing crock with just an oval and wing.  I have seen them with just an oval and just a wing, but not with both.  However, if one appeared, I would not be surprised.  Have seen some amazing Red Wing pieces so I never say never on some design that collectors may think was never produced.  Al Kohlman