Cookie Jar Mania
What IS it that drives us to collect things? When you visit someone’s home, there’s generally a definite theme visible soon after entering. One reason is that it may remind us of something or someone we love and have a passion for, like an accomplishment, sports team, pet or hobby. Another reason may be because it will gain value in the event we ever want to sell it. Regardless of the reason behind it, most people collect something, and for many, it’s cookie jars. There seems to be a never-ending supply of every shape, color and design of cookie jars under the sun, giving you the opportunity to go eclectic or in a particular theme.
Shawnee Pottery Smiley Pig Tulip Cookie Jar, (above), is from the 1940’s-1950’s. The inspiration for the figural cookie jars came from a children’s book picturing a smiling pig in overalls. The chief designer at Shawnee, Rudy Ganz, was amused by this and had a model made that he originally intended to produce as salt and pepper shakers, but later decided it would best serve as a cookie jar.
[Source for Smiley Pig Tulip Cookie Jar info-Rubylane.com]
Di Camillo Biscotti Niagra Ceramics Cookie Jar is American made by Niagra Ceramics. It is so rugged, it is nearly indestructible, yet it has a very elegant appearance.
Fitz and Floyd Poppies Rabbit Cookie Jar is hand painted and complements delicately embossed Fitz and Floyd dinnerware in pure white. It has a very special charm that draws you to it.
Royal Albert Old Country Roses Teapot Cookie Jar is porcelain with 22 carat gold trim, laden with English Roses. This exquisite piece appeals to those with a taste for vintage-chic. It’s an extension of the popular giftware line, and it is my favorite.
Fitz and Floyd Yvette and Claudette Medium Cookie Jar is a real classic with its silouette motif. It is dishwasher and microwave safe as well.
Portmeirion Pomona Cookie Jar with apricot design,(various fruits are depicted), can be used alone as a cookie jar or with other fruit designs and used as canisters. The design is by Susan Williams-Ellis and made in Britain.
Red Hat Society Cookie Jar Canister with pearlescent, high gloss finish. The red hat covers her eyes and she’s wearing a long flowing purple gown. Perfect for a true red-hatter. Hand wash.
Kosher cookies are occupying the Teddy Bear Cookie Jar; (the teddy bear color is actually brown). There are a host of teddy bear collectors who would cherish this darling treasure.
The Penguin Family Cookie Jar has matching salt and pepper shakers. They are adorable in their black and white tuxedos.
The French Country Rooster Cookie Jar is handpainted and intricately detailed. It also has a scroll design base. It has a regal look to it, (as regal as a rooster can look). Hand wash.
The White Dog really stands out on the dark colored Cookie Keeper. It can be used for doggie treats once the cookies are gone, if desired.
Yellow Labrador, (all pets considered), Porcelain Cookie Jar utilizes the artwork of Vladimir Tzenov. It can be used for human or doggie treats.
Garfield the Cat Cookie Jar, hand painted ceramic with rubber seal lid. Garfield is holding a partially eaten cookie saying, “Who Ate ‘Em All?” Doesn’t that sound just like Garfield?
