Prices Reallized: Metlox Cookie Jars

Metlox was a family owned business located in Manhatttan Beach, California from 1927 - 1989.

Interesting facts:

Metlox made B-25 bomber parts during World War II.

The company did occasional contract work for National Silver Company

Metlox did not mark all their jars and the marks they did use varied.

Recent eBay prices for Metlox jars:

Metlox Kangaroo -- $676.
Rocket Ship -- $645.
Bubble w/gray body -- $510.
Washtub Mammy -- $455.
Nun -- $245.
Metlox Squirrel w/Acorn -- $225.
Yellow Cow -- $140.
Elsie Calf Head -- $140./$110.
White Scottie Dog -- $172/$91.
Gingham Cat -- $50.
Beige Gingham Dog -- $50.
Lamb -- $45.

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Shawnee Smiley large shamrocks w/gold trim -- $769.
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Indiana Jones 10th Anniverary Cookie jar* - $700.
Shawnee Winnie Clover Blossom -- $671.
Weller Squirrel and Acorn Jar -- $635.
McCoy Two Cats in Basket -- $565.
Roseville Magnolia Blue -- $518.
Pepsi Prototype Truck -- $500.
Abingdon Teepee (wigwam) -- $455.

*Cookie jar made by Elisabet Gomes for the Indiana Jones 10th Anniversary Event. The event was held in Disneyland in March 2005. Jar is a limited edition of 10.

Sources Include:
eBay Market Research
The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Schneider