by Linda Romberg
Aug 2009
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Against all odds of getting an answer, I ask this question - Do you know who marked this elephant creamer?
The Howdy below is easy to identify as a reproduction.
I even got this one right the first time.
I just rediscovered these pictures, sent by readers a long time ago, that got lost in my cavern full of pictures that I've never dealt with. Some folks feel quite sure these ashtrays are Shawnee, I need a little more convincing. What do you think? Let me know
Dog Days of August are here already. No news from those of you on the antique trail as to recent finds this summer - too hot in Arizona to be hitting any flea markets. I am hoping to be in San Diego & Los Angeles in late September so plan to check out whatever local shows and flea markets are scheduled.
There is a Smiley with hair listed on Ebay right now. All of us are so suspicious with the tampering but this one looks legitimate - will be interesting to see what it closes at in this market. Early last month a blueberry Winnie closed at over $700 so the good jars still bring good prices.
Below is a similar Blue Berry Winnie
Did any of our readers attend this years Zanesville Pottery Festival in Ohio - I have not heard from anyone about it. I think all of the shows have dwindled quite a bit with the economy and the expense for dealers setting up at these shows. Ebay has made it so much easier for everyone to sell their goods. I miss all the camaraderie of the Pottery Festival - it was like a big reunion of collectors each summer.
In Barbara Crews Cookie Jar Newsletter there is a delightful story about two collectors travelling to an estate sale in southern California for cookie jars - it sure took me back to the early days when I would do crazy things like that - can't tell you how many times I would leave Arizona around one in the morning to meet a friend at Pomona for the street fair or Long Beach flea market - would antique all weekend and manage to get home in time to sleep a few hours before going to work Monday morning!!!! Definitely a story you will each enjoy reading about.
Below is the most recent newsletter from Barb - many of you might like to subscribe to it as all of seem to get distracted with other jars while hunting for Shawnee - also a link to the newsletter. Interestingly Barb is the only one to report seeing Shawnee at a local flea market...................................
Went to the flea market today and there sat a beautiful Smiley and
Winnie with no price on them. I asked and was told they were sold
already - $100. each. That's what I get for going to the farmers
market for veggies first. I knew eating vegetables was going to
backfire one day.
Barb Crews
The Cookie Jar Digest
Vol XIII #09
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!
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.
http://bit.ly/4cLMw
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?
http://bit.ly/2Yt23F
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.
http://bit.ly/2S5rKW
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?
http://bit.ly/4XBzp
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.
http://bit.ly/g93GP
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.
SHARE YOUR RECENT FINDS - http://bit.ly/z1EJH
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS JAR - http://bit.ly/9le9q
RARE AND HTF JARS - http://bit.ly/OHqlq
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!
http://bit.ly/14XZc5
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 -
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/NanasThings
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 - http://bit.ly/mygCP
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 - _http://bit.ly/y8KtO_ (http://bit.ly/y8KtO)
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Below from Barb's Website
Thank you Barb.
More display pictures from our readers -
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