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Was wondering about this piece. Please let me know about any information you have. Thank you. Randy

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Randy, the photo you send me is not complete. However, from what I can see, it looks like a 5 gallon salt glazed beehive. I don’t think it is Red Wing do to the shape of the jug and decoration. I do believe it is Midwestern, but this is about the best I can tell. Sorry I wasn’t of more help. Al Kohlman

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I have a redwing patent 1912, 10 gal vase (its big and heavy). Is there an estimated value of this item? Thanks, Krystal

Answer:
Krystal, you have a 10 gallon Red Wing crock, the patent date should read, Dec 21, 1915. If the crock is free of all chips, cracks and hairlines you can go with my estimates. Any damage as mentioned above will reduce the value. Now these crocks were manufactured with three wing sizes. A six, four & a 2 inch wing the larger the wing the greater the value. With all this being said on condition and wing size, your 10 gallon crock has a value range of $75 to $150. Al Kohlman

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One gallon jug, dark brown glaze, beehive style. Approx. 1" opening on the top, with loop handle. Raised letters on the bottom that say, Minnesota Stoneware Co along the top, and Red Wing along the bottom. Found on the farm of my mother-in-law’s mother. What would you estimate the value to be? Is it a rare piece? What time period was it made? Thank you for any help you can give. Thanks Terry

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Terry, your 1 gallon Minnesota "Common " Brown jug was manufactured by the Minnesota Stoneware Company from 1895 to early 1900’s. They are not considered rare as they are fairly easy to find. The value is between $65 & $95. Excellent condition and a strong bottom mark is what collectors are looking for. Al Kohlman