One of the first things I set out to do was to identify this cookie jar lid I found for a few dollars several years back. I thought it had a great look to it, and, it appeared to be an owl, however, I could not find the matching piece anywhere on the web. The cookie jar book enabled me to identify it as a Sierra Vista piece. If you have a bottom and want the lid, or, have a bottom you want to sell let me know!
Speaking of Sierra Vista, having the book in hand made me less confident about my identification of my train cookie jar. As you can see above, American Bisque made one that looked almost identical as well! I climbed up on a ladder and checked the bottom of my jar which is indeed marked "California." Not "Sierra Vista California" as the one is noted as marked in the book, but, simply California. So, the identification is not certain, but, I am fairly confident it is properly attributed.
Having the books in-hand also enabled me to update some misinformation within the original post. For instance, I own two of the cookie jars seen above, and, had identified the one in my post as a "Dough Boy." These jars are in fact marked as "Oscar" jars and I had correctly attributed them to RRP Co.
I believe the "Dough Boy" name stuck in my mind because I had seen a soldier jar, in the style of the
"Brownie" shown below identified as a "Doughboy." These round-bottomed jars with matte surfaces are still a point of contention with jar collectors. For years it was thought these jars were RRP Co. like the Oscars. New information, however, suggests they are American Bisque. The debate roars on!
Brownie Cookie Jar - RRP Co.? or American Bisque? |
The most recent news is that last week I acquired a new (old) jar! I rarely buy more jars these days, and, it is not something I look for, but when an adorable and mint American Bisque Bear is sitting on the shelf at the Salvation Army I take notice! He was marked $34.99. Sort of high for a "thrift score" but he was in great condition, super cute, and, my cut-off is $35. He came home with me, I cleaned him up, scooted some of the existing jars to the right, scooted some others to the left, placed him in there and my husband never even noticed.
Yay! Great to know the book is coming in handy!
ReplyDeleteHi I was writing in regards as a cookie jar collector it's ironic we found the "sierra vista california" original at a antique store mint condition for $35.00 its just ironic how I came accross this wow interesting Kathy
ReplyDeleteGreat find Kathy! Thanks for commenting!
ReplyDelete-Christine
Where can I find a lid for my 'Oscar' cookie jar? Email me at mangrovemojo@msn.com. Thanks
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