Lot 80

"The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" Cookie Jars

Estimate: $25 - $45

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$5 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
Featured in this lot is this ceramic cookie jars of "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." These whimsical mid-century cookie jars bring the classic nursery rhyme of "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" to life as charming kitchen collectibles. Crafted during the peak of the 1960s and 1970s novelty pottery boom, each jar features a distinct boot-shaped design topped with a colorful, shingled roof that doubles as the lid. Intricate molded details—like a tiny cat peeking out of a dormer window, patched leather textures, and painted-on door planks—showcase the playful artistry typical of vintage Japanese and Italian ceramic exports. Today, they remain highly sought-after nostalgia pieces that add a cozy, retro storybook charm to any display shelf. The cookie jars are sold as is.

Shipping will be available for all lots in the auction handled by North American Auction Co. due to the items being at the estate at 98 Pony Road. any items to be shipping will need to be relocated to the shipping department and packaged at a typical rate, failure to pay shipping will result in immediately abandoning your product, all sales are final. No shipping quotes will be given for this sale. 

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