Question:
I recently purchased a red wing cookie jar from an auction. I was wondering if you could tell me the background of this piece and its value? Thanks!

Answer: The cattail cookie jars fall into the Art Pottery area. Your cookie jar was manufactured in the 1930′s and in Mint condition would be valued around $200. However, I see a chip on the bottom rim. In Art Pottery, a chip of this nature will hurt the value quite seriously. I would put the value of your cookie jar between $30 & $40. Al Kohlman