Monthly Archives: December 2009

Albany slip jug with A mark

Question:
We have a brown glazed pottery jug that we think has been in our family for over 50 years. The jug is in excellent condition with only one small chip off the edge of the mouth. The jug is 7.5 inches high and 5.5 inches across (diameter) the base. We only found one marking on the jug, a letter "A" pressed into the surface below the handle (see photo). We would appreciate anything that you can tell us about the jug including where it was made, its age, and current value. We have attached one photo here but have others to share with an expert, if needed. LouAnn
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5 gallon small wing crock

Question:
I am wondering what the attached pot is worth approximately. I got it from my Grandpa’s farm. It does have a crack on the side but seems to be very sturdy still. I can clean it up nicely too. Thank you. Brad Miley
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5/6 Red Wing Stoneware lid

Question:
Hi Al, Question on a 5&6 lid I recently bought on Ebay. I looked through some of the Red Wing books and only found info on double stamped crocks but not lids. As you can see, it is both stamped 5&6 and also marked w/the cobalt 5 and 6 under the glaze. I paid $160.00 for it and am hoping that I did ok on this. The lid is in what I would consider excellent shape. About the only thing that might affect the value would be a glaze pop on the bar handle under the lip (on side of bar handle.) What would your estimate for this be? Also, were there reasons for things being double stamped, or was it usually just an error? I could ses this being an error, but it is marked 2 different ways. Thanks for any info you can provide on this…Darrell
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Friar Tuck Cookie Jar – Blue

Question:
I have a blue "thou shalt not steal" monk cookie jar. I inherited it from my mothers family. I believe it’s been in my family since the 1930’s. The logo on the bottom says Red Wing Pottery hand painted. I am attaching a photo of the cookie jar. I would appreciated any information you can give me om this cookie jar Thank you, Mary Marshall Annapolis, Maryland

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Albany Slip Minnesota Stoneware Jug

Question:
My question is about my beehive jug. It has an Albany glaze. We found it on our farm while digging a ditch. It doesn’t have any cracks, but is has some glaze issues. The bottom is marked Minnesota Stoneware Co. Redwing, MN. How valuable is it and what is the age of this model? Thanks, Richard
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question from: rugger85@sbcglobal.net

Question:
Hello, I have a one gallon stoneware jug which i believe to be salt glazed. It is advertising Siegel,Cooper & Co. Grocery Dept.Chicago,Ill..On the bottom it is marked Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn. Overall it’s in excellent condition with so called turkey droppings covering a small part of the advertising wording. Please tell me about how old you think it is & does it have any meaningful value? Thanks, Tom
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1 gallon Stoneware jug follow up to Siegal, Couper question

Question:
Hello, I have a one gallon stoneware jug which i believe to be salt glazed. It is advertising Siegel,Cooper & Co. Grocery Dept.Chicago,Ill..On the bottom it is marked Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn. Overall it’s in excellent condition with so called turkey droppings covering a small part of the advertising wording. Please tell me about how old you think it is & does it have any meaningful value? Thanks, Tom
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