Question:
I have a five gallon Redwing Union Stoneware Water Cooler. I am suspicious of the lid. It is made in a rougher style, has a blue W and the #4 on it. The two blue paint stripes are like those found on Redwing products. There is a hairline crack which goes through the lib. Some chips on the underside of the lid. The spout is a pushbutton control not the butterfly spicket type. I would be pleased to know what the vaule might be and any history on the items. I received this when my mother passed but I have no idea where she got it. Thank you Pamela

Answer: Pamela, the spigot on your 5 gallon Red Wing cooler along with the lid are not Red Wing or related to. The spigots that are found on the coolers should have the name "Central" stamped into them and they are a push button type. The lid for your cooler should have the daisy petals embossed into it and it should be a 5 gallon lid that fits your cooler and not a 4. Your cooler was produced between 1915 & 1930 and would have a value around $350. No idea on value for your lid or spigot. Hope this helps some. Al Kohlman