Vintage Cookie Jars

When you look at vintage cookie jars its hard not to suddenly find a grin on your face. These little biscuit jars that have been around since the late 18th century whisper of another time from the Great Depression and first World War. The simplest cookie jars were made in glass with a metal lid, while others were hand painted, and others still became quite fanciful.

It was the 1930s when the public began to see what would become collectible cookie jars in all manner of shapes including Little Red Riding Hood. The first company to really step up the cookie jar game was Brush Pottery in Ohio, but it wasn't long thereafter that a variety of ceramic firms followed that lead. That means that the classic period for cookie jars is between 1940 and 1970.

One of the most famous makers of antique cookie jars was McCoy (another Ohio based firm). This company produced some very valuable pieces including the Mammy cookie jar. Mammy sells anywhere from several hundred dollars to nearly $2,000 depending on its condition.

Another company that made a mark on antique cookie jar history was American Bisque in West Virginia. Just after the depression American Bisque moved in with other successful collectible cookie jar makers using all manner of cartoon characters.

Important names in old cookie jar collecting include:

McCoy Cookie Jars, Antique Mccoy Cookie Jar are among the most collected Vintage Cookie Jars. From the 1930s through the 1980s hundreds of McCoy Cookie jars were produced in a very wide range of styles and designs. They managed to capture the eras through those years. If you are over 40, you will not be able to look at them without a great deal of nostalgia, which is one of the main reasons they are so popular with collectors today...[Read More]

McCoy Mammy Cookie Jars play a significant role in Black American memorabilia. They began in a time when such depictions were acceptable, then went out of circulation when social conditions changed. Eventually they resurfaced, both originals and reproductions, thanks to the boom in antique and vintage collectibles, including Vintage Cookie Jars...[Read More]

Aunt Jemima Cookie Jars - Some use the name interchangeably with McCoy Mammy Cookie Jars and lump Aunt Jemima jars in with the Mammy jars, but I feel there is a distinction...[Read More]

Cookie Monster Cookie Jar is popular among Collectible Cookie Jars with Cookie Monsters everywhere!! Theme cookie jar collecting is rapidly becoming a favorite pastime including Sesame Street jars like this one. Children of all ages cannot help but smile at this very popular muppet, and the irony of Cookie Monster being the guardian of sweet treasures...[Read More]

Disney Cookie Jars are a whimsical collector's item, particularly Disney cookie jars. The characters and stories from Disney bring back wonderful memories and many of them have been commemorated in finely detailed cookie jars. The vintage jars date to 1940-1960. For those on a tighter budget, there are...[Read More]

Vintage Shawnee Cookie Jars
are among the most popular in collectible antique cookie jars. Located in Zanesville, Ohio the Shawnee Pottery Company began operation in 1937...[Read more]

Pig Cookie Jars, Smiley Pig Cookie Jar, Shawnee Smiley Pig Cookie Jar are very popular among collectible vintage cookie jars. Cookie jar collecting is a wonderful pastime for people of any age. The phrase, caught with your hand in the cookie jar, makes you think of warm days in the kitchen with fresh cookies baking then being put neatly away until after dinner. The type of cookie jar varied, but one of the most popular motifs that has remained a collector's item to this day are pigs...[Read More]

Howdy Doody Cookie Jar is among one of hundreds of potential Howdie Doody collectibles. This character was so endeared to American hearts as to appear on everything from fruit bags to having doll figurines. And in a true American manner, every item was licensed...[Read More]

Metlox Cookie Jars Collecting vintage cookie jars has grown in popularity including Metlox Cookie Jars. In part, people collect items like this because of fond childhood memories. Another reason for rising popularity is that cookie jars are decreasing in prices due to tenuous financial times. The Metlox line is no exception to the rule. On any given day pricing can be up or down, so it's good to have a feel for "average" costs so you can find a bargain...[Read More]

Christopher Radko Cookie Jars - The story of Christopher Radko begins during the Christmas season. One day the family tree fell over, breaking 1,000 hand blown vintage ornaments. Christopher tried his best to replace these ornaments by looking throughout the US and in Polish glassware ...[Read More]

Fitz and Floyd Cookie Jars are very popular and are always a great addition to any Cookie Jar collection. The Fitz and Floyd company began in 1960 with two partners who intended to have an import company...[Read More]

Hull Cookie Jars - Beginning collectors might want to consider looking at Hull Cookie Jars.This is a very affordable collectible for the most part, and they have great characteristics. Many experts feel that collecting Hull is a very sound investment with good appreciation value going forward...[Read More]

Betty Boop Cookie Jars are a must have for nostalgic collectors. She started out as a very attractive dog character was paired with a second dog, Bimbo. For a canine – she had some pretty impressive papers...[Read More]

Abingdon (IL) – Mother Goose Series
Red Wing (MN)

Collecting Collectible Cookie Jars Revival

When Andy Warhol decided to put his cookie jar collection up for auction it rekindled the public fascination with vintage cookie jar collecting. Warhol was no different than any other collector, having gotten most of his jars at flea markets. Nonetheless his collection turned into a $250,000 investment.

Besides the allure of a public figure enamored of cookie jars, there's also the childhood memories they evoke. It appeals to our nostalgic side.

Here are the current Vintage Cookie Jars listings on eBay:

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