Question:
I was given this item in "lamp" form when a friend of mine was disposing of items from a family estate. I recognized it could have value, but it was foolishly converted by someone who was, well, a fool. I’d like to know what its value range is as both a perfect in tack piece and its current "hole in the side for the lamp cord". Hole is about 7/16". I guess that was the smallest drill they had? Heck maybe I’m the fool and that’s the way it was produced . . . for a spigot? One never knows, but it would probably be on the front not the side. Also how unusual or uncommon are these and was it made for a true purpose or as some mass collectable piece? Enclosed are 2 photographs (I hope). If the other didn’t make it then I’ll sed it when you respond. Thank you for your time, Doug Jamieson

Answer: Doug, I only received the side photo of your jug, so I do not know what size it is or what decoration is on the piece. I need to know this before I can help you out. If you could send me a photo of the front or even email me what the size and decoration is, I will be happy to respond. Please send the picture to the RWCS office and they can forward it to me executivedirector@redwingcollectors.org Al Kohlman