McCoy-Pottery.net vintage mccoy pottery RSS Feed http://www.mccoy-pottery.net 2010-03-14T16:44:31+01:00 http://www.mccoy-pottery.net http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/images/M_images/rss.png text/html 2008-09-16T21:03:58+01:00 http://www.mccoy-pottery.net http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/index.php/McCoy-Articles/The-Variety-Of-Collectible-Pottery-Brands.html Do you or someone you know collect pottery? Do you know anything about the history of collectible brands of pottery? If not, you might find some of these facts interesting. If you don't collect pottery, consider that it is not only a fun hobby, but it can also be profitable. Unique pieces can grow in value over time, and you can earn a profit from your collection, eventually. If you decide to hang on to... text/html 2008-06-04T01:00:00+01:00 http://www.mccoy-pottery.net http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/index.php/McCoy-Articles/A-Brief-History-of-the-Cookie-Jar.html The origin of cookie jars began in Britain. First known as biscuit jars, their first use began at the end of the 18th century. These early cookie jars usually found in grocery stores were usually made of glass with metal lids. The more early types were cylinder shapes with floral or leaf painted decoration. It wasn’t until 1930 that stoneware became the predominant material for American cookie jars. text/html 2008-06-04T01:00:00+01:00 http://www.mccoy-pottery.net http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/index.php/McCoy-Articles/Welcome.html Welcome to McCoy-Pottery.net text/html 2008-06-04T01:00:00+01:00 http://www.mccoy-pottery.net http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/index.php/McCoy-Articles/Pottery-Bookends.html Southeast Ohio was once the home of many famous pottery makers. Even today, names like Hull, McCoy and Robinson Ransbottom still echo through the Muskingum River Valley. Pottery bookends are among some of the most collectible pieces from these well known pottery makers.