Delightful vintage cookie jar called Collegiate Owl. It was made in 1958 by the American Bisque company.
The head of the owl can sit on the jar in any direction. Picture #6 shows an example of a side profile with it's head facing the viewer. The hand painted colours are all still vivid and lush. Of note, the pupils in this jar are more symmetric and even, unlike other pieces made. The graduating owl wears his graduate cap and blue rimmed glasses.
The main body and face are in excellent condition without chips, cracks, or crazing. On the top of the cap, there is a chip. The owl's head, when order turned upside down, shows some minor crazing but it's not visible when on display.
The body's earth tone colours are still true (no fading or flaking). USA is stamped on the back of the owl at the bottom. The inside of the jar shows minor crazing, as well as the bottom of the jar. Again, these are not visible when the Owl is on display, only upon close inspection under lighting.
It stands 11" tall and is 22" in diameter at its tummy. It's a substantial jar. Whether you use it for cookies, or other goods, it would make a great addition to your home. It would also make a wonderful gift to a graduate, something to treasure for another 60 years or so. If there is a graduation party, it can also be used as a money collection jar to help pay-off the graduate's student loans.
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Product code: Collegiate Owl Cookie Jar | order Vintage American Bisque Pottery | Vintage Cannister 1950's