About McCoy Fakes and Look-Alikes
About McCoy Fakes and Look-Alikes By Dewayne Imsand June 2002 The US Patent and Trademark Office lists three individuals or companies that have applied for a trademark using the name “McCoy” for use on pottery. Designer Accents, Inc., the final owner of the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company (NMPC), filed the first of these applications on June 7, 1989. A little ... » Continue Reading
Trademarks - McCoy Pottery Collectors Society
The J.W. McCoy pottery was established in Roseville, Ohio during September 1899. At this time there were 12 notable potteries already in operation in the region. Probably the most notable were; Roseville, Weller, Burley & Winter, and J.B. Owens. This gives an idea of the competitive climate J.W. became involved it, particularly when he entered ...
A Quick Guide to the Detection of Nelson McCoy Fakes
What unscrupulous people do in their attempt to defraud buyers is, select a jar of their choice and make a mold of it, with the original mark removed, if any, and replace it with the McCoy mark. The modified mold results in a cookie jar that has a McCoy mark on it. Some unsuspecting buyers assume that the jar is authentic because it marked McCoy.
Listing of Reproductions - McCoy Pottery Collectors Society
Chef – Bust Vol II p256 Height 10″. Clown – Bust Vol II p225 Height 10 ½”. Cook Stove Vol II p253 Height 9 5/8″. Country Stove Vol II p258 Height 10″. Dalmations – In Chair VolII p249 H10 ½”. Davy Crockett Vol II p241 Height 10 ¼”. Dog – Hound Vol II p283 Height 10 ½”. Dog – In Dog House Vol II p289 Height 10″.
History – Nelson McCoy Pottery - McCoy Pottery Collectors Society
Nelson McCoy Sr., Nelson Melick, and later Nelson McCoy Jr., in turn, operated the pottery for 57 years until it was sold in 1967 to the owners of the Mt. Clemens Pottery Co., although Nelson McCoy Jr. remained as president of the pottery. After about seven years of operation the Lancaster Colony Corporation purchased the pottery in 1974.
Uncommon Nelson McCoy Pieces - McCoy Pottery Collectors …
It is marked “McCoy U.S.A.”. This flecked bowl was first produced without decorations in 1958. To the left is a round planter with a 7-inch diameter. It is 5-inches tall. The name of the decal pattern is Red Antique Rose. The planter is marked with a “McCoy U.S.A.”. The mixing bowl shown here has a golden brown glaze with a lighter ...
Misidentified as McCoy Pottery
These are pieces that are misidentified as McCoy Pottery product. Within this group are pieces that a seller has identified as a piece made by McCoy Pottery but in fact was made by another maker. These pieces do not have the “McCoy” name on them and in most cases, they do not carry any markings. Several may have a USA mark but, as we know ...
STONE CRAFT (PINK & BLUE) DINNERWARE - McCoy Pottery …
The Nelson McCoy Pottery Production During the World War II Years; An Uncommon Ashtray; A Variety of the Nelson McCoy #270 Vase; Recent Discoveries of Early W. F. McCoy and Brown & McCoy Stoneware; What Makes McCoy Pottery Special; A Discussion of Onyx Ware; A Little Know Coffee Pot Set; The McCoy Pottery and the Water Extended Polyester Idea
Home - McCoy Pottery Collectors Society
We are the McCoy Pottery Collectors’ Society and we are made up of McCoy Collectors all across the US and Canada. Since the late 1980’s, as many collectors as are able, have annually gathered in Zanesville, Ohio, (the Pottery Capitol of the World) every July. Our Society is made up of collectors of all ages from new to experienced, and all ...
Nelson McCoy Pottery Colors Initally Produced
By Dewayne Imsand LOY-NEL-ART – 1930’s – Pastel colors of Yellow, Light Brown, Green, and Blue, all with hand-painted Green Leaves and Red Berries. ONYX – 1932 – Brown, Green, or Blue, blended with White. BASKETWEAVE – 1938 – Ivory, Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow. HOBNAIL – 1940 – Pastel colors of White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Coral, and Lavender. STRETCH ... » Continue Reading