Question:
I recently purchased a great Redwing 6 gallon water cooler, and I am looking for a correct lid. Do you know anyone who has one for sale?
– Thanks Rick

Answer:
Rick, the best bet to find a water cooler lid for your 6 gallon Red Wing cooler is to place an ad in Wing Tips or Ebay. Six gallon cooler lids are a little harder to find than the 3, 4 or 5.
– Good luck. Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a 20 gallon red wing crock with lid and wire handles, date says Dec.21, 1915. It is still in really good condition, only a few chips and dings. What is the value of this crock?
– Thanks Marissa

Answer:
Marissa, Your 20 gallon Red Wing crock with lid can bring as much as $300 if in excellent condition and strong markings. You will need to deduct from the value depending on any damage.
– Al Kohlman

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I have a Redwing 8 gal. water cooler that I can’t find in the reference books. It seems to be a transitional style…. no handles and a raised six sided area by the spigot hole. An 8 is stamped on the inside bottom. See attached pix. Would appreciate any information and approximate value.
– Thanks Jim

Answer:
Jim the photo I received only shows the back of the cooler. Could you send me one of the front. There was no mention of a Red Wing on the cooler or if there was any damage. If I could have a little more info on any damage and see the front of the cooler, I could better help you out.
– Al Kohlman

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Hi, Would you have any information you could share with me regarding this piece? I’d like to know what it was used for, how old it is and its value.
Thank you so much. Cathy

Answer:
Cathy, you have a Red Wing 3 gallon Ball Lock Jar (sometimes called applesauce jars). They were produced in 5, 3 & 2 gallon sizes. Each jar had a lid and a wire devise to lock down the lid. They were manufactured around 1920 and continued into the 1930s. If your jar was complete with top & wire lock down device, the value would be around $250. Without the lid & lock down device figure about half.
– Al Kohlman

Question:
I found a self draining 10 gallon Redwing Crock. It appears to have had concrete mixed inside of it for some reason. Maybe so it would not drain? It looks as though it has been iced like a cake on the inside. There are no visible cracks, chips or repairs to the outside that would make this concrete mixture of any use. It has the red wing, a blue 10 and the inscription self draining. Could you tell me if it is worth anyting?
Thank you in advance. Nancy

Answer:
Nancy, the cement in your self draining jar will definitely hurt it’s value. However, there are always a few collectors looking for porch pieces (something that can sit out side and no great loss if it is stolen). It may still have a value of $50 to $75 depending on how back someone would want it. If the coating of cement is thin, it may be worth a little more.
– Al Kohlman

Question:
I have a large sand jar with the deer on it. I was interested in selling? It is perfect. Do you have any idea of the value. CMR
– Thanks Cathy

Answer:
Cathy, these sand jars were produced by the Red Wing & Western Stoneware companies. If your jar is signed on the bottom with a Red Wing oval and depending on color (cobalt blue being the most desired) you can be looking at $700 to $900. If not signed $350 to $500 depending on color.
– Al Kohlman

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This is a sponged casserole dish with a low domed cover. Condition is no chips, cracks, light crazing on interior and exterior on dish and cover. measures 8 1/2\" by 4 1/4\" high. is this a genuine red wing and what would its value be?
– Thanks Rafael

Answer:
Rafael, I am sorry to say but your sponge-ware casserole is not Red Wing. In all the Red Wing sponge-ware casseroles, the casserole and lid is completely cover with a red & blue sponge. I do not know who manufactured your casserole, therefore I cannot estimate a value on it. Sorry I wasn’t of more help.
– Al Kohlman

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Hi, I wasn’t sure if I could send more than one picture with this form; here is picture #2. Thanks for your time.
Thanks, Vicki

Answer:
Vicki, this one took me a little time to identify. Thanks to a couple other long time collectors, you piece was unidentified as a Red Wing Flower vase. The estimated value on your vase is $200.
– Al Kohlman

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Hi, I have a piece of saffron that I have not seen before and wonder if you can help. The piece is 7 1/" high and approx 8" wide. No discoloration and signed on the bottom. I have attached some pictures.

Answer:
Ron, this is a nice Red Wing Saffron-ware butter pail. I have seen them in Gray line, but yours is the first in Saffron for me. It looks to be in great condition and staining always seems to be a problem with Saffron-ware. So without the staining you have a very nice and somewhat rare piece. I would place the value on this piece between $200 & $300. Al Kohlman