McCoy Pottery (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Hardcover

Snyder, Jeffrey B.

9780764308048: McCoy Pottery (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764308041 ISBN 13: 9780764308048

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1797

This valuable text provides a sweeping survey of the McCoy Pottery produced by both the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company and its predecessor, the Nelson McCoy Sanitary Stoneware Company. Among the more than 740 color photographs are illustrations of McCoy wares ranging from utilitarian stonewares to beautiful artwares, including bookends, centerpieces, flowerpots, jardinieres, tea sets, vases, and the ever popular cookie jars. Historical photographs of the company's early years are also provided. Accompanying the photographs are a history of the company, beginning with the W.F. McCoy Pottery of 1848, a detailed discussion of McCoy manufacturing techniques, and an examination of the firm's numerous manufacturer's marks. In fact, these marks are used in a unique way as tools to guide readers quickly and efficiently to the wares they seek. Also included in this volume are a bibliography, an appendix chronicling the many cookie jars produced by the company over the years, and an index. Prices for the wares displayed are included in the captions. , over 740 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11", Price Guide

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About the Author:

Jeffrey B. Snyder is an experienced author, editor, photographer, and public speaker. He has recently been seen on both Martha Stewart Living and WHYY Philadelphia's public broadcasting television programming.

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