Question:
Attached is a "water cooler" I believe, that I recently acquired at a family auction. I’d like to know it’s age and value, as well as anything more you can offer. If it was manufactured with a lid, that is gone. The only marking is on the bottom Red Wing Union Stoneware Co Red Wing Minn. It seems to be in great condition, though it leaks around the spigot (washer is dried)and the inside the bottom is water mineral residue. I would hesitate to try cleaning that until I know more. I greatly appreciate any history you can provide. Thank you! Kathy

Answer: Hi Kathy

we have one with a partial paper label, it held Radium water. the glaze would make it from around 1930, a brushed ware glaze, usually used on art pottery. fairly uncommon item, there are a few around, value around 250.00. thanks, steve n rose