Volume XIII #9
August 2009
Crumbs from my jar....
This month I've had my share of shoddy jars. It's my fault, I should have followed my own advice and checked stuff out more carefully, especially when it's a bit too good to be true. But then something great happens and makes me realize how nice most folks are ... see below!
The first shoddy jar was one that only cost $11. including shipping. Too good to be true? Especially since it was an advertising jar that I've never seen before and thought I had a real find. Well it's a jar that's not even worth $11. including shipping. Extremely sloppy glaze and paint work. The gnome looking jar (as it was advertised) was actually a beer meister sitting on top of a barrel of beer from an actual beer company. The company must have been too embarrassed to offer them, as they've been selling on eBay by someone who has a bunch of them, for $5.95 each.
The second jar that was disappointing was a Little Red Riding Hood bought on eBay. Yes it was authentic and yes I noticed a dark spot on her hood in the listing, but it looked like a spot of dirt, perhaps the way the lighting was. It didn't bother me. Well, when I got the jar the entire hood was covered in black spots, it almost looked like a polka dot pattern. Nothing was said in the auction description, which was very disappointing to me. No I didn't complain to the sellers, as I was so shocked that nothing was said that I was (believe it or not) beyond being coherent. But I will use it as an example and will keep notes in my little book!
Until next time - Happy Jar Hunting!
~barb
YONA ELEPHANT WITH CLOWN
This is a great jar, not often seen for sale. I don't know too much behind the history of the company or designer, besides the fact that the company was based in Los Angeles, along with the names of the owners. Any help here?
Check it out -- the auction ends on Thursday and it's one that I would probably buy if I hadn't scared and scarred my grandson for life of clowns. It's a sad story, but let it be said I will never be allowed to take him to the circus again and sit on the first row.
Yona Elephant
THE THRILL OF THE HUNT
What would you say about two guys, both over six feet tall and spending the night sleeping in a Saturn -- all for the sake of some cookie jars at an estate sale. Probably not worth it is what most folks would say. But what if the haul wound up including a $40. Muggsy, a $12. McCoy Baseball Boy, $12 Starnes Froggy Goes a Courtin among others?? Hmmm your tune would quickly change. The best part is I will soon be the owner of the McCoy Baseball Boy. Read Brian and Gary's story, I'll bet we all have something in our collecting hunts that might be similar, care to share?
The Thrill of th Hunt
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
As mentioned in last month's newsletter, we've been working on the Little Red Riding Hood gallery of jars. Whew, it's amazing the different decals, baskets, etc. There are 29 pictures of different Little Red Riding Hood jars, most of them are Hull and Regal jars - with a few others from Pottery Guild, Brush, etc. also shown.
Little Red Riding Hood
SPOTS ON HOOD
Here is a picture of the Little Red Riding Hood jar I purchased on eBay with spots on it. I've had a couple of responses on what causes the spots - what do you think?
Spotted Hood
AUGUST COOKIE JAR CALENDAR
The free page is up and ready to be printed for your desktop calendar. I had a hard time figuring out what to do for August - it's such a weird month for me.
August Calendar Page
TOP TEN PRICES ON EBAY
The past thirty days brought a surprise or two, but as usual out of the top ten - three were Appleman, with the Rolls Royce taking top spot at $962. A red collared Winnie w/sticker took second place honors at $719, other jars included a Lynn Chase Jaguar -$500; Wizard of Oz Monkey -$535; AB Casper - $555; Helen Hutula - $615; Appleman Packard - $595; Fitz and Floyd Noahs Ark $700; Medalta Art Advertising - $587; Appleman Buick $499. Also of note - Disney LE Si and AM sold for $375.
WINTON
As mentioned in the mid-month update, Norma Winton has been selling several pieces on eBay. Currently listed is a Panda with baby panda that was sculpted by Don Winton in the mid-nineties. And that amazing Princess Di bust sold for $499. Norma's eBay ID is RQhubby. (can you figure it out? It was one that Don picked out when they first were listing items)
COLLECTIBLE FORUMS
The forums have been a bit busier than usual lately. Brian P. has been posting some notes, which in turn gets others posting. Right now we have two interesting threads going on.
Please join the conversations and remember how much fun it was to share finds? Perhaps telling what you're looking for or even advertising jars you have for sale. I think I'm going to post a note with my Holy Grail jars - and I do have a few.
COOKIE JAR PICS AND PRICES
This project has been ongoing for years and I can always use a little help. Have great pictures of your jars? Willing to share pictures on your eBay listings? All help is appreciated and only helps your fellow collectors!
Pictures and Prices
COOKIE JAR DEALERS
Here are a few online dealers that are worth checking out! Want to get on the list? Send me along your ID or shop.
- Carolann Williams has a booth on Bonanzle - Nana's Things
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Tony & Loreen Burns have been dealers for many years, I always check out their eBay listings. Plus Tony has been nice enough to let me use his images. They don't have many online right now, but trust me - they have some great pieces.
The Burns on eBay
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Peggy S. is someone I've just started chatting with, but looking at her inventory was like looking at the treasures at the Nashville cookie jar shows - so many jars that I picked up there. check out her eBay shop.
Country Junction Gift Gallery
