Cookie Jar Help Needed - Help to Identify

[dada51555]

Very old cookie jar.  Any cookie jar experts out there with an idea?
Thanks!
Scott
http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/746518/fi1.cgi

[Dean Perdue]

That's scary.

[cogar]

I believe it is the “Fire Chief” jar and was made by American Bisque.

[D&b antiques]

I believe the shape & style. is and English Bobby.

[cogar]

I concede, D&B, I didn't look at the picture in my book close enough.

My one book shows 3 jars - Fire Chief, Pirate and Captain and I knew it wasn't the last 2.

My other book lists 2 jars - Brownie (marked "Brownie" on collar) and Cop.

All are marked "USA" on bottom. The jar bottoms are all the same but the lids are slightly different. 

[D&b antiques]

Cogar I have to admit. I just looked at cookie jar's book two  I tell you what. that's very close too the police man.the foot note say's.hat reads police.back of collar is ''Cop''.

I think we could solve the puzzle. IF those word's are there. and it does look american Bisque. Reference Ermagene Westfall Cookie jars book two. 2000 edition.

[dada51555]

Thanks for the great info.  There is a #1 on his hat, but no other words or markings anywhere. 
Cop or Fireman?

[D&b antiques]

If it has the word's. U.S.A. on the bottom I'am going to agree with Cogar. It's American Bisque. but still believe it's and English Bobby.

[D&b antiques]

There was a german company,who first designed the Bobby. American Bisque picked up on it in the 1950's. I believe you have one of the Original's from Germany.

[D&b antiques]

I think we should discuss this with the others. My statement is we are looking at a ''Rare Cookie Jar'' the number one being a mold number. in other word's first off the kiln & mold.

It is German. but was copyed by American Bisque in the 1950's. This is one of those I wish I could see up close.

[dada51555]

It's in Sunday's auction.  Someone is going home with it.  I normally have a pretty good idea of what we're selling, but this one stumped me.

[cogar]

I agree with D&B that "we are looking at a ''Rare Cookie Jar''

So the question is, Dada51, ..... are you selling or buying?

[D&b antiques]

Theres Obvious paint loss. likely from years, of Handling & Wipeing the dust. but if I were and avid cookie jar collector. this one would be on my want to own list.

[dada51555]

I'm the auctioneer.  This cookie jar was consigned with a bunch of others.  It is selling this Sunday, although we're having a blizzard here in the middle of the country so I don't know if we'll be having an auction on Sunday or not.

[D&b antiques]

It was cold painted. that's apparent from the paint loss. so I would say' 1930's that's when figurals, became popular. if info given is correct. I would start the bid at $300.00 Dollars.

It's christmas so the others. are likely injoying the day. But I'am sure they will respond.