Item Specifics:
Brand: Abingdon Pottery
Model: #471 "Granny" (Little Old Lady)
Material: Vitreous Porcelain (Ceramic)
Year Manufactured: Mid-1940s
Origin: Made in USA (Abingdon, IL)
Condition: Pre-owned
Item Description
A Rare Find for the Serious Cookie Jar Collector
Up for sale is a beautiful and authentic Vintage Abingdon Art Pottery #471 "Granny" (sometimes called the "Little Old Lady with Flowers") cookie jar. Produced in the mid-1940s, this piece is a classic example of the "industrial strength" vitreous china that made Abingdon famous.
Key Features:
Authenticity: Clearly marked on the bottom with the incised mold number 471 and the "ABINGDON U.S.A." ink stamp.
Design: Features the "Granny" figure in a charming, hand-painted floral apron with high-gloss glaze.
Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 inches tall.
Material: Heavy, dense white vitreous porcelain—not glass or standard ceramic.
Overall: Excellent vintage condition with no cracks or chips
Paint: Some wear due to age (see photos)
Lid: No chips on the inner rim
Wear: Some light shelf wear on the ground bottom edge, consistent with age.