Purinton Howdy Doody Cookie Jar

Collectibles : Cookie Jars

 

This is an original, circa 1953, Purinton Cookie Jar. The character is Howdy Doody. This jar stands a little over 9 inches to the top of the lid. I have included photos of the jar from all sides. It remains as found, with no attempts to clean or repair. The jar is not marked, which is consistent.

In the photos you can see that there is one chip under the lid, and one chip on the base, on the back. In addition, there are stains inside the jar. I know that these are easy to clean if one is patient and gentle. I am offering the jar as found. As I examine the surface of the jar, I see 'glaze skips' which were created in manufacturing and are not damage. You can see the most noticeable one on the hairline at the level of the left eyebrow. Although there is a skip in the underglaze, the glossy final glaze does cover this area.

This is a rare and wonderful cookie jar that could be the highlight of your collection.

Item ID: RL - 7042