Question:
Hi I have two advertising jugs and would like to know if they are Red Wing and some prices and any other info you may know on the jugs? The first jug 1/2 gallon with brown top the Sterling Wine House corner of Seventh and Cedar streets, St. Paul, Minn has a couple of very small chips. The second jug is a bail handled jug with brown top Jacob Esch 447 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minn this jug is in very good condition. thank you Paul

Answer: Paul, both of your jugs look to be Red Wing. Red Wing manufactured advertising jugs from the early 1900′s till the 1930′s. Your 1/2 gal bail handle jug with Jacob Esch – St. Paul advertising will have a value between $400 & $600. The Sterling Wing House will have a value between $300 & $400. Some one from the area or in need of one of these jugs to complete a collection could raise the value even higher. Nice jugs. Al Kohlman