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91-Year-Old Grandma's Crock Sells for $32,000 at Auction!

1/16/2026

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Lois Jurgens, a 91-year-old grandmother from Nebraska, sold a rare 30-gallon Red Wing Stoneware crock for $32,000.
Initially she planned a $50 garage sale price and contacted Bramer Auction and Realty after learning of an antique crock auction.
The crock's blue butterfly markings significantly increased its value.
On auction day, bidders from Texas, Kansas, and Iowa pushed the price to $32,000, and Jurgens described the moment as exciting.

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Story summary

Lois Jurgens, a 91-year-old grandmother from Nebraska, sold a rare 30-gallon Red Wing Stoneware crock for $32,000.
Initially she planned a $50 garage sale price and contacted Bramer Auction and Realty after learning of an antique crock auction.
The crock's blue butterfly markings significantly increased its value.
On auction day, bidders from Texas, Kansas, and Iowa pushed the price to $32,000, and Jurgens described the moment as exciting.