Rare Red Wing 5 Gallon Beehive Jug sells for $15,000
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Wow! Just goes to show … no matter how tight the economy is, collectors will still pay dearly for rare pieces. This Rare Red Wing 5 Gallon hand turned salt-glazed beehive jug has a flower design and is marked Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing. The mark dates from 1883 - 1906.
The bottom is unmarked. This jug sold for $15,000 in May 2009 on ebay.