I have a Helen Hutula TAT-L-TALE cookie jar that I believe is from the 1930’s.
She is wearing a pink polka dot skirt and has a blue and white apron with flowers and white polka dots. She is posed as if shaking her finger in a scolding manner. Apparently this cookie jar made a sound when opening it; that portion is intact but does not work.
There are no chips or scratches but the finish has a somewhat visible crackled look to it, although it is smooth to the touch.
The bottom of the cookie jar indicates: TAT-L-TALE, handpainted; Original; and the name Helen.
It belonged to my husband’s grandmother and I am trying to find out what the value of it is, as well as what year it was made.
It’s hard to put a value on this because they are priced on internet any where from $99.00 to over a $1000.00. Lot say very rare, It’s hard to believe they are that rare with 656 employees making them for 60 years. I can tell you that one sold at an auction recently, good condition, voice needed cleaning or battery with polka dot’s for $67.50. There is 5 different styles and 13 different outfit’s. Kovels don’t have any listed in my later books from the last 5 years. Some can be dated if there is a number on bottom. In completed listings on e-bay you can see what some sold for