McCoy was one of the most prolific cookie jar companies in the U.S., so many jars were made that many people don't even think about the other companies when they find a jar and list it for sale with the wrong...
There are some very simple rules to remember that will help you avoid buying reproduction cookie jars. It won't guarantee you won't get fooled - we all can - but here are a few sure fire things to remember....
If you're a cookie jar collector the best investment you can make is a book or guide to find out more about the jars you want to collect. Unfortunately there are thousands of new jars that won't be in the...
Nancy Ann Storybook dolls were tiny and popular children's dolls made in the late 1930's-1950's. The dolls were high-quality collectables with hand-painted faces, charming use of fabrics and trim on the...
Have you noticed the "glut" of Black Memorabilia on eBay? All of a sudden there are Black Mammy McCoy cookie jars coming out of the woodwork. When this happens, get suspicious. If you go to the Helen and...
BEWARE there are sellers out there selling FAKE REPRODUCTIONS of Little Red Riding Hood Cookie Jars and items that go with them like salt shakers, creamers, sugars, canisters, spices, banks, and many more...
COLLECTING HULL POTTERY HISTORY It was in 1905 that Addis E, Hull purchased the Acme Pottery Company in Crookville, Ohio and in 1917 the A. E. Hull Pottery Company began making a line of art pottery,...
Brush-McCoy Cookie Jars -- there is no such thing! Although Brush and McCoy were one company for a few years, they went their own ways in 1925. There is NO such thing as an authentic Brush-McCoy Cookie Jar. ...
This article is for the new collector. I hope it will be helpful to you. Also so you don't get ripped off! I'm sick of all the fake, junk reproductions of cookie jars on Ebay! Come on we seasoned cookie jar...
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