Question:
Hey, from Atlanta. My mother in law is from Red Wing, when she moved she gave me this rather large container. The container is open on both sides and looks as if it is upside down… it stands 23" tall and is 60" round. Could it be part of a water cooler? I am sending photos. We have two in the family. Thank you (I have it in the garden, should I bring it in? T England

Answer: T England your piece is a Red Wing Self Draining Jar. They came in sizes from 10 to 60 gallons and have a value in the range of $150 to $200. However, I have never seen one with New York Advertising. With the advertising the range would be $250 or event $400. In general if they were not so hard to display and take up so much room with their stands, the value would be higher. Al Kohlman