Question: Hi – I was lucky enough to recently purchase this 6 gallon Ice Water, it is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.  The lack of an oval and presence of a bung hole make it somewhat different from the other elephant ears that are pictured in the Red Wing Stoneware Encyclopedia.  Where in the timeline does that put this?  Could you give an estimate value?  Thanks a bunch! John Throop

Answer: this is a really gorgeous Ice Water, but the values today are very soft. The book value on this piece is $5000 to $7000 but selling price may only be $3000. High and pieces like this are not catching top value as in the past because of the market conditions and the economy. Al