McCoy Pottery Collector's Reference & Value Guide

Hanson, Bob, 1943- ; Nissen, Craig; Hanson, Margaret

ISBN 10: 0891457291 / ISBN 13: 9780891457299

Published by Paducah, KY : Collector Books, [1998]-c1997., 1998

About this Item

320 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm ; ISBN 9780891457299, 0891457291 ; OCLC 40411676 ; "Values updated 1998"--Title page verso ; color photographic boards ; no dustjacket ; Bob Hanson is a longtime collector of Nelson McCoy Pottery, as well as Brush-McCoy, J.W. McCoy, and pieces from the "Arts & Crafts" Era. In addition to pottery, he collects reverse paintings and trays, silhouette pictures, vintage whimsical plastic pins, and electric novelty clocks. Along with wife Margaret, he has co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series. Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author of McCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations. ; FINE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: McCoy Pottery Collector's Reference & Value Guide
• Publisher: Paducah, KY : Collector Books, [1998]-c1997.
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891457291
• ISBN 13: 9780891457299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

McCoy is probably the best known of all American potteries due to the wide variety of pieces they produced since 1910. This new reference work respectfully becomes an ideal companion to our Collector's Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery written by the Huxfords in 1980 - which has long been our bestselling pottery book. McCoy Pottery Collector's Reference and Value Guide provides even the experienced McCoy collector with new insights along with over 2,500 pieces featured in over 700 beautiful color photographs. Many pieces have never before been referenced. The authors, long-time collectors of over 5,000 pieces, present over 100 wall pockets and 35 jardiniere and pedestal sets, so popular with today's collectors. Complete lines, such as the Butterfly line, are featured as well as many gold-trimmed and matte glazed art pottery pieces, making this guide a must-have for all pottery dealers and collectors. Each item photographed is described and given a price range based on today's volatile market. 2004 values.

About the Authors

Bob Hanson is a longtime collector of Nelson McCoy Pottery, as well as Brush-McCoy, J.W. McCoy, and pieces from the "Arts & Crafts" Era. In addition to pottery, he collects reverse paintings and trays, silhouette pictures, vintage whimsical plastic pins, and electric novelty clocks. Along with wife Margaret, he has co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series.

Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author of McCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations.

Margaret Hanson was a longtime collector of Nelson McCoy Pottery, as well as Brush-McCoy, J.W. McCoy, and pieces from the "Arts & Crafts" Era. Along with husband Bob, she co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series.