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Old Cookie jars collection makes everyone smile. Some of you are taken back to the grandma's kitchen where you used to secretly take out a cookie out of her jar. Cookie jars instead of collecting of storing cookies are specially used as a collection and house decoration. Collecting cooking jars is a good hobby; it always starts a conversation with anyone that walks into your house about the types of cookie jars and the collection they have made. There are no rules for collecting cookie jars so always collect what makes you smile, it will save you energy.
History of old cookie jars
Cookie jars are as old as 18th century, when in England biscuits were baked and to keep them fresh, biscuit jars were made which translated in US as cookie jars. People relying on home cooked goods needed better places to store these cookies rather than in empty coffee jars or cardboard boxes, therefore the industry realized to fulfill this need. The first cookie jars were very simple just like the shape of a bean but then the potters started to enhance the kitchen's dcor by making cookie jars in the shape of fruits, vegetables, animals and cartoons.
Owning old cookie jars collection
Information can be a serious problem while choosing old cookie jars for your library. The number of counterfeits increases with varieties and price. Buying from a yard sale or a black market are the places to get fake objects and get deceived. But with your experience and knowledge you can put armor against these. It is easy to mark a fake cookie jar because of its weight, color and making. If you're paying $80 for a cookie jar than you can buy three good books with that amount to guide you in choosing and prices. Always remember
* Rare cookie jars are mostly counterfeited as they give higher prices.
* Counterfeits are smaller in size than original ones.
* The color of a counterfeit is a little off.
* To examine the jar carefully, unclean finishes are signs of counterfeits.
* Cold paintings don't mean the product is old or unique.
Displaying your collection of old cookie jars
Presentation is reflection of self, and presenting in style is reflection of your good side. You can present your cookie jar collection in three different ways.
* In furniture's such as a cabinet or a cupboard that have shelf spacing in them.
* Wall mounted shelves that will display your collection.
* Built-in wall units not only value your house but also express how valuable your collection of old cookie jars is
