Wonderful American Bisque Company Collegiate Owl Cookie Jar. Located in Williamstown, West Virginia, American Bisque produced a wide array of ceramic items, including cookie jars, from the 1930s through the 1980s. Their cookie jars are particularly popular among collectors due to their whimsical designs and nostalgic appeal. The company often created figural cookie jars depicting animals, characters, and everyday objects. 

This particular owl cookie jar, often referred to as the 'Collegiate Owl' or 'Academic Owl,' is a classic example of American Bisque's charming designs. It features an anthropomorphic owl wearing spectacles, giving it a scholarly appearance. These cookie jars were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s and remain sought after by collectors of vintage kitchenware.