Cookie Jar Collecting

by chocolatechip | 21 Comments

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› Okay, I'll admit it I am passionate about Collecting, but most specifically about my Cookie Jar Collecting. I have many hundreds of jars. And of course most of them were added since July of 1996 when I discovered eBay. The next year I decided to start a small email newsletter for Cookie Jar Collectors, it's still going strong and in the tenth year of publication. I also started working on About.com in 1997 as their Guide to Cookie Jars and then Collectibles. I cover a little bit of almost everything. It's a fun job and I'm glad I get to do it!

Cookie jars are a great collection to have, they always bring a smile to someone's face -- even if they're not a collector. And almost everyone remembers Mom's or Grandma's cookie jar.

If you're new to collecting jars there are a few tips to remember.

There are hundreds of jars out there, so always buy a jar that is in excellent condition, chips and cracks devaluate quite a bit. An exception would be the very rare or hard to find jar.

If you're looking for old or antique jars, educate yourself and don't get stuck with a reproduction or fake jar -- when you think you are buying the real McCoy.

Learn how to take care of and clean your pottery jars, e.g. don't put in a dishwasher.

But most of all enjoy your collecting!

Although I have a little bit of everything, the more jars I get, the more I try and specialize. Advertising, Disney, Christmas and Raggedy Ann jars are my favorites, although I do like to have a few from the different companies as examples.

Now onto my collection.

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Kentucky Fried Chicken Colonel

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/18/06

Wolfe Studios created this licensed jar of the Colonel! It's a limited edition cookie jar.

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This is a great looking jar. I have been on the hunt for a KFC jar now for about four years. I collect mostly licensed and advertising type jars.

My BF would kill for this. He collects KFC stuff.

I have thisn jar but a rare one I have one of only 3 made mine had the american flag on the bucket it could be for sale

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Happy Memories Hopalong Cassidy Jar

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

This is a WOW piece. You know, one of those pieces that you look at and say WOW! But then all of the Happy Memories jars fit into that category. The jar is quite heavy and huge, 15 1/2" tall, a limited edition of 500. Values can range up to... See more

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Alfano Man in the Moon

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

The Alfano Studios is no more, but their jars can still be found. Although I've had several of their jars, I've traded them away for others. This is one I couldn't give up! The jar was issued in 1993 - 1994 and is a limited edition of 100.

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A Little Company -- Rosa Parks

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Commissioned by Roger Lewis, a personal friend of Parks, this terrific jar is a jewel in the collection. Parks was "tickled pink" with the results and you can see why. The jar is 13.5" high, 14" wide and extremely heavy. The back of the jar shows... See more

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The Rosa Parks cookie jar is AWESOME!!! Wow! What an addition to your collection!

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Omnibus King Kong on Chrysler Building

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

This Omnibus candy jar, I like to think of it as a small cookie jar, is perfect in my New York office. No, I don't live or work in New York -- but in the middle of the country. My office is filled with Statue of Liberty and other New York... See more

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I LOVE this cookie jar. I am a big 'gorilla' collector and think this is very differnt and unique!!

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Tropicana Orange Juice Cookie Jar

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

I'd been searching for this jar for quite a while. It looks just like the real thing and will have folks for reaching for juice if you leave it on the counter. The jar is 10" tall and quite hard to find. Although research has been attempted to... See more

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I love the tropicana cookie jar.

It's a great jar and looks just like the real thing. You should see it next to my Stack of Pancakes jars from Aunt Jemima. You get hungry looking at them.

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Wolfe Studios Statue of Liberty

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Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Kathy Wolfe has done several limited edition jars, but is most famous for her Big Boy series. This jar is not as well known as those, but holds a special place in my heart. I love the Statue of Liberty and have numerous Statue collectibles -- so this... See more

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They are beautiful but I like the old used ones thaat I imagine really held cookies and were chipped by little hands going after them on their own, do you have those too? tandyeyecandy

Yes I do, these are just some of my artist made jars that I decided to put up to start the page off. Thanks!

Do you have the cookie jar that looks like a bag of flower?

I love these jars! Please share more of your collection with us.

KFC Cookie Jar!!!! Love it!! Ha, ha ha. Great collection - keep 'em coming.

Hi I am a new comer.But have beeb collecting for yrs.It brings me so much joy.I am so excited to find a place like this to share.Maybe someone can help me Sat I bought an adorable cookie jar for 5 bucks.It is a fish on the bottem it says brush w-52 usa I know all about brush jars but can't find this on anywhere.If you know anything plz let me know.Thanks

Hi Williesmom..
Would you like to sell me that jar for $25???

Just kidding -- if you have one that has that number on it you made a terrific buy! It's a very hard to find jar and is worth several hundred dollars -- AT LEAST!

I would love to get a picture of it to put on my http://collectibles.about.com web site There is a picture gallery of hundreds of jars and that would be wonderful addition.

Hi Chocolatechip,You have made my day.I'd be more then happy to send you a pic.Just let me know where to send it.Thanks again

You could always post it on Your Kaboodle page and if that didn't work for what I need, then I will let you know. My email address is barbcrews@gmail.com

I'm a newcomer also, but I have Ransburg Davy Crockett cookie jar that has been in my family, can you help me out with its value? It's in good condition. Thanks for you help.

Very nice collection with some unusual pieces!

nice cookie jars

hello i love to collect also.I collect cookie jars made by a little company do you know how i can find a listing of all their jars.I have seven now.

I have a vintage exactly like new Aunt Jemimah 2 piece perfect cookie jar which was my grandmothers. I am 68. Do you know it's worth or who might like to buy it?

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Cookie Jar Collecting

Kentucky Fried Chicken Colonel

Created by chocolatechip on 6/18/06

Happy Memories Hopalong Cassidy Jar

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Alfano Man in the Moon

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

A Little Company -- Rosa Parks

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Omnibus King Kong on Chrysler Building

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Tropicana Orange Juice Cookie Jar

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

Wolfe Studios Statue of Liberty

Created by chocolatechip on 6/8/06

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