Question:

Hello!

Attached are photos of a crock that I recently bought at a sale. It’s a 2 gallon salt glaze with a target. There is a hairline that’s about 3/4” long and what I believe is a turkey dropping near the rim. It is bottom marked. Can you tell me the age, value and what it was probably used for in it’s day. Also, could you explain the difference between a target and a bee sting?

Thank you,

Linda

Answer:

Linda, your bottom marked Minnesota Stoneware Company 2 gallon salt glazed target marked crock was produced sometime between 1883 & 1895.  With the hairline on the side, the value is between $75 to $100 at best.  Al Kohlman

Question:

What can you tell me about the value and age of my water cooler? Thank you Delphine

Answer:

Delphine, nice 5 gallon Red Wing water cooler.  Without the lid or the original spigot, I would place a value of $300 to $350 on your cooler.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have been trying to find info out about this piece, but can’t find anything, or am not looking for the right thing. My dad had this and thought it was his grandma’s or great grandma’s. On the bottom is is stamped in blue Red Wing Saffron Ware. It stands about 7 1/4″ high. It is in excellent shape. There are no chips or cracks. It is a yellow/gold color with 3 cobalt blue stripes around the middle. I am assuming that it is pretty old.

Thank you for your time! Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Judy

Answer:

Judy, you have a Red Wing Saffron cookie jar.  I don’ know if it has a lid, but comes with one.  The value is somewhat low.  Maybe $40 to $50 or so with the lid.   Al Kohlman

Question:

Hello,

Can you please tell me the value of my Hazel Extra Creamery Butter Crock?

Thank you,

Carol

Answer:

Carol, your signed Red Wing Hazel Extra Creamery Butter Crock if in perfect condition today has a value between $250 & $300.  I do see a small chip in the back of the butter crock on the rim.  So that value would be around $250 as collectors today are looking for perfect pieces.  Al Kohlman

Question:

This is a Music Hall Bath House Co. Salt Sulphur Water, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 1 gallon jug. I was told by the producer of the red wing price guide that this size was not made, only 5 gallon, until he saw it.  I can provide all history of where and when this jug was found. Any info and value would be appreciated. It is bottom marked Red Wing Stoneware Company.

Thanks, David

Answer: This is a wonderful Red Wing advertising bail jug and bottom signed to boot.  In perfect condition, $700 to $800 on the hard to find advertising.  Al Kohlman

Question: I have these 4 Red Wing crocks that I was wondering on how much they are and style.
2 gal large wings and seal
3 gal salt glaze, good condition
4 gal Elephant ears with cracks
5 gal small wings and seal

Thank you

Mike

Answer: Mike, the 3 gallon salt glazed leaf $250 to $275,  the 2 gallon wing crock $60 to $70,  4 gallon birch leaf cracked  $20,  5 gallon small wing, $80 or so.  Al Kohlman

Question:

I have enclosed a couple of pictures of a ball lock jar I have.  I think it’s more recent because of the small wing, but my question is about the mouth.  Did the small wing jars have a smaller mouth/lid than the large wing jars?  Mine measure 4 3/8” across the outside of the mouth.  Is there somewhere I can get a replacement lid?

Thanks,

Todd M.

Answer:

Todd, your 5 gallon Red Wing Ball locking jar has about the right size opening.  With the potteries oval and small wing, your ball locking jar was produced between 1936 & 1947.  I do not know of a replacement lid, but with a little luck, you can find an original ball locking lid either on eBay, flea markets or of course the July Red Wing Convention in Red Wing, MN.  Have fun on the hunt!   Al Kohlman