Question:
Hello, can you tell me anything about this piece I have attached a picture of? I don’t know any of the history or how my mother-in-law came acrossed it so I don’t think it has sentimental value. Thanks for your time.

Answer: You have a Red Wing 5 gallon shoulder jug that was manufactured between 1936 & 1947. When these zinc glazed stoneware pieces were being produced, the Red Wing Stoneware Company put out 10,000 gallons of this type of ware per week. Therefore, a large number of these shoulder jugs were produced which affects their values. Your jug would have a value in the range of $50 to $60. Al Kohlman