Question:
I have a 10 gallon Red wing water cooler in mint condition (no cracks or damages of any kind). It is approximately 100 years old. Has the original wooden top on it and most likely the original dispenser. It is a "salt-glazed" cooler with yellowish/tan color and a stag deer with a doe near it formed into the pottery. Also has trees formed in too. I know it’s very rare, but I don’t know the value of it. I’ve tried to research it, but can’t find one similar. Can you help? Have you seen one like this and what’s the approx. value? Thank you. Peggy

Answer: Hi Peggy

red wing did do the "deer" sandjar, it was done in the early 30′s. I’m pretty sure the water cooler version of it was done by robinson Rainsbottom, out of Ohio. I think it had a stoneware lid, not wood. These usually sell for around 300.00 or so. thanks steve n rose