Question:
Could you please give me an idea as to the value of this jug? It is a 5 gallon beehive with black number and oval and the oval is upside down. The jug is in very good condition. Thank you. Monica
Answer:
The value on this Red Wing 5 gallon beehive with 6 inch wing, black ink and upside down oval is $450 to &500. Hope this helps. Al
Question:
Hi:
We purchased this item at an auction. We do not know what it is but were told it is a self-draining jar. It is 20″ tall and about 15″ wide. It is wide open on one end and has a drain hole in the other end about the size of a half dollar piece. We put it next to our 8 gallon crocks and it is much larger-it must be a 10 or 12 gallon size.
The writing says:
Red Wing
Union Stoneware Co.
Red Wing, Minn.
This is the only writing on the piece and it is in very good condition, only two very tiny chips, no other chips or cracks.
We were also told there was some kind of a stand for it. We are interested in the value of this piece and if there is a stand for it. Thank you for your time.
Carol & Mike
Answer:
You do indeed have a Red Wing self-draining jar. It looks like it could be even a 15 gallon size. Some collectors find a crock this size and set the self-drainer on top of it with the funnel of the self-drainer now sitting inside the bottom crock. Others make a stand for them. They are quite neat, but take up quite a bit of space to display them correctly. Space is what takes the value away from these self-drainers as collector at one point or another run out of it. In mint condition, the value is around $150 to $175. Al Kohlman
Question:
Hi:
We purchased this item at an auction. We do not know what it is but were told it is a self-draining jar. It is 20″ tall and about 15″ wide. It is wide open on one end and has a drain hole in the other end about the size of a half dollar piece. We put it next to our 8 gallon crocks and it is much larger-it must be a 10 or 12 gallon size.
The writing says:
Red Wing
Union Stoneware Co.
Red Wing, Minn.
This is the only writing on the piece and it is in very good condition, only two very tiny chips, no other chips or cracks.
We were also told there was some kind of a stand for it. We are interested in the value of this piece and if there is a stand for it. Thank you for your time.
Carol & Mike
Answer:
You do indeed have a Red Wing self draining jar. It looks like it could be even a 15 gallon size. Some collectors find a crock this size and set the self drainer on top of it with the funnel of the self drainer now sitting inside the bottom crock. Others make a stand for them. They are quite neat, but take up quite a bit of space to display them correctly. Space is what takes the value away from these self drainers as collector at one point or another run out of it. In mint condition, the value is around $150 to $175. Al Kohlman
Question: 
We have a small crock by the Red Wing Stone Ware Company. The bottom of the crock is signed. The piece measures 5.5″ across by approximately 3.5″ tall. It was a part of my grandmother’s antique dairy collection.
There aren’t any markings as to the size that can be contained. There is a small gold mark on the front, but from looking at hundreds of listings on ebay we can’t find a similar mark.
Can you give more information on the history/use of this crock and an approximate value?
Thank you in advance.
Crystal
Answer:
Your grandmother has a Red Wing butter crock. It was produced between 1895 & 1920. With the chips and not decorations the value is between $25 & $35 in today’s market. Al Kohlman
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I am wondering what the value is on some of these pieces I have. I appreciate your quick response. Thank you.
The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition.
The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink.
The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition. I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual.
The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition. I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink.
And last but not least…a 4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock.
Thank you so much for your opinions on these pieces. Kim
Answer:
The 5 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. Value $225 to $250
The 3 Gallon Elephant Ear is in black ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is also stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it is in very good condition. I also have a 3 Gallon Elephant Ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but it is in blue ink. Value $125 to $140
The 3 Gallon Jug’s number is in blue ink and has no other markings – it has a chip on the rim but the rest of the jug is in good condition. I do not know much about this particular piece but thought it unusual. Value with the chip and no decoration is $75 to $100
The 2 Gallon Elephant Ear is in blue ink and the front is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn. – it is stamped on the bottom of the crock – it says, Minnesota Stoneware Co Red Wing – it also is in very good condition. I also have another 2 Gallon Elephant ear (not pictured) with all the same front and bottom markings but is in black ink. Value $100 to $125
4 Gallon crock with the red wing and is front stamped Red Wing – Union Stoneware Co – Red Wing, Minn – it is in very good condition although it seems to have a faded look to it where the numbers, wing, and front stamp are not as pronounced on the crock. Value $75 to $90
Al
Question:
Hi, I bought this 10 gallon crock at a consignment shop recently for $89, and would like you to help me determine what I have found! I just started collecting Red Wing Stoneware and only been buying the newer Zinc glaze crocks so don’t know much about the older Salt glazed pieces. In looking in my Red Wing Encyclopedia, it appears to be a Salt glazed Cobalt Blue Butterfly pattern crock. Please let me know what you think about the crock and what the value might be. There are no cracks or stains and the glaze is great, there is one small chip on each handle, that’s it! I’m really excited about this find, but would appreciate your expertize! Thanks!
Fred
Answer:
Fred’s 10 gallon crock is indeed a Red Wing salt glazed butterfly crock. With the description stated and the size of the butterfly the value would be $900 to $1000 (unsigned). What a great find and beautiful piece of Red Wing decorated salt glaze. Al Kohlman
Question: 
My mom’s has some stoneware that she is trying to sell for the property taxes.
I attached some photos for you. The Western does have a crack and I took a photo of that too.
Thank you again for all your help.
Melissa
Answer:
Melissa’s mother’s 8 gallon Red Wing crock with the 6 inch wing would have a value in today’s market at or close to $150 if cleaned up and in perfect condition. The Western crock with the large crack would have a very low value, maybe $20 or so. Al Kohlman
If it has no cracks or chips I would say in today’s market the range would be $125-$175 to a collector.
Thanks,
Scott
Question:
Could you please tell me what you think this is worth?
Lovely 20 gallon Red Wing Crock with hand drawn leaves and the number 20 also hand drawn in blue. It is stamped Union – Stoneware Co. – Red Wing, Minn.
It does have a crack near the back of the crock which does go all the way throught to the inside of the crock. It has been repaired by a previous owner.
Thank you for your time. Kim
Answer: Kim, two back that crack is so large on your Red Wing 20 gallon transion leaf crock. Value with the crack would be $500 to $600. Still a very pretty piece. Al
Question:
Al,
My question is on milk pans. I have collected a set of the white milk pans. Each of the pans nest within the next larger pan, except for the 1.5 and 2 gal pan. The 1.5 will not nest all the way in to the 2. They rest on the rims. All of my pans are bottom marked. I have tried many different combinations (newer and older bottom marked) and can not find a combination that works. Do you know if they ever were intended to nest or if anyone has a nest?
Soured Milk Pan Dan
Answer:
Dan, I have only bought and sold milk pans, but have never tried to nest them together. I am afraid I am of little help with this one. Al Kohlman
Question: 
Could you tell me if this Fruit Jar is rare and how much it might be worth? I believe it to be a quart size.
Thanks
Erich
Answer:
Erich, I am afraid that this is not a Red Wing fruit jar as I have never seen this style before. Therefore, I strongly believe the Red Wing on this jar is a Fake! Now if you can get your hands on this jar, take a small pocket knife and see if that red wing will not begin to peal off when scraped.
Let me know as I would love to have a follow-up on this piece. Al