What do you look for in a crock?
Look for a maker’s mark – We know, this is an obvious tip that applies to so many antiques, but it’s especially important for crocks. These marks can be anything from a name, a symbol, a signature or even just a letter or a number. Some famous manufacturers to keep an eye out for include Red Wing, Thomas Commeraw and Watt Pottery.
What kind of Crock is Red Wing Pottery?
Some famous manufacturers to keep an eye out for include Red Wing, Thomas Commeraw and Watt Pottery. Study the crock’s design – Many antique crocks, like the one featured above, were often decorated with cobalt blue designs.
What is the value of a Red Wing Transition Crock?
Question: Hi, I have a 40 gallon Red Wing transition crock and lid. I would like to know the value for the set. The lid has no chips or cracks and is marked with a blue “40”. The crock has a very fine hairline crack on each side that can’t be seen from the front view.
How can I tell if my Stoneware is Red Wing?
If you are unsure that your stoneware is Red Wing, you can contact the stoneware experts at the Red Wing Collectors Society by using the “ Ask the Experts ” link and they will help verify the maker and provide an estimated value.
Look for a maker’s mark – We know, this is an obvious tip that applies to so many antiques, but it’s especially important for crocks. These marks can be anything from a name, a symbol, a signature or even just a letter or a number. Some famous manufacturers to keep an eye out for include Red Wing, Thomas Commeraw and Watt Pottery.
Some famous manufacturers to keep an eye out for include Red Wing, Thomas Commeraw and Watt Pottery. Study the crock’s design – Many antique crocks, like the one featured above, were often decorated with cobalt blue designs.
What makes a Red Wing candy cooler different from a crock?
The shape of our Red Wing Candy Cooler is what differentiates it from the rest of the crocks. Technically it isn’t a crock. It’s shape is that of a Red Wing water cooler. The cork in the front is where the spigot would be installed on a full size Ice Water Cooler.
If you are unsure that your stoneware is Red Wing, you can contact the stoneware experts at the Red Wing Collectors Society by using the “ Ask the Experts ” link and they will help verify the maker and provide an estimated value.
