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Mccoy & Brush McCoy PotteryA Brief History
McCoy Pottery Company was founded in 1899 by James McCoy in Roseville, Ohio. In 1910, J.W. and his son Nelson created Nelson McCoy Sanitary Stoneware Company. They created mostly utilitarian pieces like jugs, crocks and jars. Due to their popularity & profitability, in the 1920's they expanded and began making artistic works in addition to the standard pieces. During the depression, the business joined a five company co-op to survive. Around 1933, the company became the Nelson McCoy Co. Later during WWII, McCoy was contracted by the US government to produce landmines for the war effort. From 1940-1960 McCoy produced more works than any other American pottery company. In 1967 it was sold to Mount Clemens Co. and in 74 to the Lancaster Colony Corporation. McCoy ceased operations in 1990. Note: (In 1911, the original J.W. McCoy Co. became Brush McCoy & in 1925 just Brush Pottery Co. & was no longer a McCoy business) |
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General Information and Websites Since the demise of McCoy pottery in 1990, their wares have become quite collectible. Their pottery is often a good place to start for a fledgling collector. Many pieces can be acquired for relatively small amount. (compared to some other manufactures) Although McCoy pottery has quite a few different marks on pieces (and many unmarked) , it is relatively easy to identify their pieces by the look and feel. Especially after you have familiarized yourself with their style & techniques. Since there are already a slew of other resources online, rather than re-invent the wheel, below is a list of sites to reference. You may want to bookmark this site, as the links below will take you elsewhere...
Mccoy Wikipedia Entry (Co. info) Mccoy Pottery Online (marks / info / sales) Collectors Society (identifying marks - community) Chiquita Prestwoods' Site (collection, display and historical significance) Collecting Books (in print form) If you have a site that you think belongs here, fill out the contact form. Thanks!
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