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Resources for Collecting Little Red Riding Hood

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When looking at Little Red Riding Hood jars for sale at online auctions sometimes they can all start looking the same. But not to an avid collector! There are differences and as far as values go - it's all in the details.

Check resources, find out what's rare and what not and never, ever buy a "McCoy" Little Red Riding Hood jar.

Hull? Regal? Royal China and Novelty Co? McCoy?

Barb Crews
It's a confusing genealogy -- trying to figure out the true and accurate history of the Louise Bauer Little Red Riding Hood jar. Is it a Hull, Regal or Royal China and Novelty Company? Although not all the answers are known, hopefully this article will be a start!

Cookie Jar Gallery - 29 Variations

Johnson/Bollin Collection
It's all in the details! At least it's that way with Hull and Regal Little Red Riding Hood jar variations and values. Change the flowers and add big bucks to the price. Take a look at these authentic jars to learn what they look like and help avoid fakes.

Also shown are jars from different companies including Pottery Guild, Metlox, Dept. 56 and California Originals.

What's Rare and What's Not

Parkinson/Ellis Collection
When looking at Little Red Riding Hood jars for sale at online auctions sometimes they can all start looking the same. But not to an avid collector! There are differences and as far as values go - it's all in the details.

Collector Brian P. researched the listings to see just what's been selling online, what qualifies as truly rare and when should you jump on a jar when it shows up.

Little Red Riding Hood Plaque

Barb Crews
One of the holy grails for collectors - a Little Red Riding Hood plaque.

Size is approximately 12".

Reads "Featuring Little Red Riding Hood" in red, second line reads "Covered By Pat. Des. No. 135889" in gold letters.

Values: $2000. - $2500.

Differences in the Lids

Barb Crews
It's felt that there are three different head molds for the Little Red Riding Hood jars, with numerous variations on the face painting.

Marks on Hull and Regal Jars

Barb Crews
There are numerous Little Red Riding Hood fakes, so the most important thing is to learn to identify what's authentic. Although marks can also be fakes, most fakes are off a little.

Bauer US Patent

USPTO
US Patent issued to L. E. Bauer in June 1943.

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