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Title: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: kmcman5 on July 28, 2016, 09:43:54 PM

I have seen some of these for $50 up to $250. Just looking for some advice on an asking price. We also have some salt and pepper sets that are Smiley as well as Winnie but I don't have pictures yet. Those I have seen go from $15 to $150. The plain ones form what I can tell are from the late '30s and the decorated pitcher and cookie jar are from the '40s.
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Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: mart on July 29, 2016, 08:33:26 AM

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/shawnee-pottery

Not selling well !!  You can look here for asking prices but few bids on any Shawnee Pottery !!

Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: KC on July 30, 2016, 03:54:32 PM

Love your pig collection.

The "cold painted" method just didn't hold up well on items as you can see.  The paint would shrink and crack off over the years.  Very hard to find any in mint condition. 

You will see prices all over the place for these items depending on where you are looking. 

The pitcher (if it is the 8" size) you will see selling from $20 to $50.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/238592523/vintage-shawnee-smiley-pig-pitcher?ref=related-0 (https://www.etsy.com/listing/238592523/vintage-shawnee-smiley-pig-pitcher?ref=related-0)

If it is a small one then it most likely was a Premium (item that was given away inside large bags of flour or detergent in the 1930's - 1950's). 

Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: mart on July 31, 2016, 07:10:59 AM

S&P shakers are running about $10. but no bids !!

Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: kmcman5 on July 31, 2016, 08:23:26 PM

Well that is a bit discouraging, thank you all!

Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: mart on August 01, 2016, 04:41:55 AM

Consider holding on to them a while !!  Many times these things will take  an upswing !!  Summer is not the best selling time since there are outside activities that people are more interested in !!  Shopping online is not on the agenda at the present for many  Christmas would be a good time to list these if thats possible !!   

Title: Re: Smiley Pig by Shawnee Pottery
Post by: KC on August 01, 2016, 03:25:12 PM

Totally agree with Mart.  Sales/values overall go up after October thru Valentines.  Not saying it will go up a whole lot.

If you hold on to items long enough they will generally increase in value such as the items you have.  Almost like the attitude of the stock market...buy it for long term gains unless you know it is a given for right now.