Kitchen collectibles cookie jars black americanavintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Dec 29, 2011 the original mammy cookie jar is 12 inches tall and is found most often wearing a yellow dress with a turbanlike head covering. Mccoy happy face cookie jar mccoy is the best known american company for producing cookie jars and pottery. A little over a year later, in the fall of 1990, the. If you doubt me, go to a mall, antiques shop or show, there most likely there will be quite a few mccoy pieces there. Like blackface, racist objects such as mammy jars perpetuate. When comparing this to the size of a reproduction, the fake is usually slightly smaller than the original, normally around 6 percent smaller or more.
Usually a smaller size indicates that that the cookie jar has been reproduced. Advertising cookie jars mccoy alpo dog treat collector cookie jar. It is claimed that the first figural jar was the mammy with cauliflowers a jar that is very valuable today, but unfortunately also has been reproduced quite often. The new mccoy company started producing jars in 1992 and its just another name for a fake cookie jar, that has absolutely nothing to do. Visit your local library or bookstore to find books about mccoy pottery. It was one of the first to help evolve the cookie jars that we use and cherish today. There are many variations on this grand old mammy but the one that has held its value throughout history is the mccoy mammy cookie jars. Whether its a rare mccoy mammy jar kept behind glass or just a colorful clown container placed within easy reach for the kids, a vintage cookie jar is exactly the sort of thing you want to get your hand caught. The original mammy also known as the aunt jemima type cookie jar is arguably the most popular with mccoy cookie jar collectors.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you go to the our history section of the aunt jemima website, it gives a rather. From the 1940s to the 1960s, mccoy was best known for its production of cookie jars. Presenting vintage aunt jemima cookie jar available right now online. Cookie jars, also known as biscuit barrels or jars, have been used in england since the latter part of the 18th century. The lid does have a piece out of the knob but it almost looks like. The new mccoy marks appear not only on copies of mccoy products but on copies of pieces originally made by other collectible potteries such as shawnee and hull. Learn what those two different jars are and how they were finished before buying one of the hundreds of fake mammy jars on ebay. Free shipping vintage 1940s original mccoy mammy aunt jemima 11 cookie. Black americana aunt jemima mammy cookie jar w rooster by rosso, aunt. Mccoy was one of the most prolific makers of cookie jars and is considered one of the giants of the industry. They made the aqua mammy in a rare version with the words dem cookies sure am good.
The american band gym class heroes wrote a song called cookie jar which was released as a single in 2008. See more ideas about vintage cookies, cookie jars and jar. Mammy cookie jar in mccoy art pottery for sale ebay. New listing 1950s vintage brush mccoy usa w10 cookie jar cow with cat on its back. Mammy goes to town marked mccoy fantasy never made by mccoy. Fakes and reproductions marked mccoy real or repro. It does shows its age, with the cold paint worn but it is still in good condition with no chips or cracks. Whether its a rare mccoy mammy jar kept behind glass or just a colorful clown container placed within easy reach for the kids, a vintage cookie jar is exactly the sort of thing you want to get your hand caught in. This is an old black mammy cookie jar by national silver company per complete cookie jar book by mike schneider.
Nelson mccoy pottery cookie jars descriptions and numbers. Presented for sale today is a mccoy fortune cookie cookie jar. Mammy figurines of all kinds line this mesa antique store shelf. Black memorabilia collectors and cookie jar collectors. She is in great condition with wonderful crazing in the glaze and only a few spots paint loss. If you find a cookie jar that is marked mccoy but is not illustrated in any collectors guidebooks, it probably is not an authentic piece. She was created during the era of american slavery as manufactured evidence that black slave women were content and even happy to be slaves, and thus, that slavery was a humane institution. New listing american bisque bear and beehive corner flasher cookie jar. Mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jars. The us patent and trademark office lists three individuals or companies that have applied for a trademark using the name mccoy for use on pottery. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the. Unfollow mccoy mammy cookie jar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If a seller mentions the new mccoy company keep your money in your pocket. Early american cookie jars were made of glass with metal screwon lids.
See more ideas about cookie jars, vintage cookies and antique cookie jars. Whether its a rare mccoy mammy jar kept behind glass or just a colorful clown container placed within easy reach for the kids, a vintage cookie jar is exactly the. We sell vintage cookie jars from mccoy to hull and consign. Vintage toys, african american dolls, african american history, aunt jemima, jim. How to tell if your mccoy cookie jar is authentic our pastimes. Study these reference guides to familiarize yourself with real mccoy cookie jars, including their patterns, sizes and glazes. Ceramic aqua jar with lid with chalkboard with rooser finial lid, small canister 62 oz, classic vintage design for flour, sugar, cookies. Mccoy black americana mammy yellow checkerd apron cookie jar jar measures 10 34 inches tall and is 7 34 inches wide at the base. Any orders placed through this store will not be honored or fulfilled. The mccoy mammy cookie jars are rich in history and one of the most collectible cookies jars with the mccoy name.
Midget mammy cookie jar 910 tall marked mccoy fantasy never made by mccoy. Vintage pre1970, cookie jars, kitchenware, kitchen. Unfollow mccoy cookie jar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Even though these items may be found with a mccoy mark, theyre not from the genuine nelson mccoy pottery company. Mammy miniatures jars, salt and pepper shakers, kitchen bells show a black woman with exaggerated lips in a redandwhite gown and a matching head scarf. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. There are so many versions of the wellknown mccoy mammy cookie jar that is it virtually impossible to create a comprehensive listing. The commonplace book of the mercurius aulicus, a reactionary tory. Some of the later pieces were marked with numbers and usa or just the number. That racist cookie jar from master of none is real, and it. Usually, there are subtle differences between a fake mccoy jar and an authentic one.
This jar was never painted other then the lettering. This genuine mccoy peacock strawberry jar came in the rustic colors only. Vintage 1930s 1940s aunt jemima mammy cookie jar unsigned mccoy rare variation. About mccoy fakes and lookalikes mccoy pottery collectors. It is claimed that the first figural jar was the mammy with cauliflowers a jar. Cookie jars complete cookie jar list the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Vintage mammy aunt jemima cookie jar black americana. Although the history behind the name mccoy and pottery starts much earlier. They also made the highly sought after and hard to find aqua mammy with the word cookies on the front. The one i received was somehow a hardbound copy and is much harder to use than the spiral bound i had found at the local library. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Kovot ceramic classic cookie jar and airsealed lid measures. My cookie jar book, the complete cookie jar book 3rd edition by mike schneider says that the mccoy bobby the baker cookie jar is 10 and 3.
Complete cookie jar list the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Cookie jars became popular in america around the time of the great depression in 1929. This is the second mold used by mccoy, but there were several variations on the words on the front of the dress. New cookie jars marked mccoy have been made since the mid1990s.
Fakes and lookalikes flood the market by unscrupulous sellers. Both jars are widely reproduced which has caused values to come down quite a bit over the last few years. See more ideas about aunt jemima, antique cookie jars and vintage cookies. She has a lot of dark crazing on the bottom of the jar although the top doesnt have any crazing. Vintage collectible cookie jars pre1970 for sale ebay. Modern reproductions, fakes and fantasies, description. Original vtg mccoy pottery rare apron wearing mammy aunt jemima cookie jar 1940. Oct 25, 2017 mccoy cookie jars are iconic in the collectible industry. Abingdon cookie jars, character cookie jars, miscellaneous cookie jars, rare cookiejars. Abingdon little old lady or granny collector cookie jar. Kitchen collectibles cookie jars mccoy vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. In computer programming, a cookie jar is an area of memory set aside for storing cookies.
Mccoy mammy cookie jar mar 08, 2020 freedom auction. Mccoy cookie jars mccoy slant top tee pee collector cookie jar. Antique dealers see controversial africanamerican memorabilia as. Vintage pearl china blue bear 22k gold cookie jar 11 tall very good condition.
Finally, there is one other type of fake that should be mentioned and that is a pottery piece that is not marked. There are no cracks or chips but as you can see from the photos there is considerable paint wear giving the jar a well used patina. Mccoy black americana mammy yellow checkerd cookie jar. Mccoy pottery changed owners in the last years of production more than once and different marks were used on the cookie jars produced during these production.
May 24, 2019 mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jars. Vintage mammy cookie jar this is a rare bust version of the mammy cookie jar. New listing mccoy cookie jar egg basket 0274 yellow basket pottery vintage. Old black mammy cookie jar by national silver company. Books are only one of many forms of black memorabilia. Mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jar designs. New vases, wall pockets and other shapes marked mccoy have been increasingly common in the secondary market. Shop cookie jars at chairish, the design lovers marketplace for the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Some things never change, but hopefully the ugliness behind the collectability of african americana has disappeared forever. New listingblack americana mammy cookie jar jadite green w red scarf signed mccoy. The company, based in roseville, ohio, produced cookie jars from about 1939 until 1987. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rare 1940s pearl china watermelon mammy cookie jar.
Vintage aunt jemima cookie jar for sale rare antiquities. The condition of the cookie jar is in great condition with just a hairline crack going up the back of the lid. The words shop sample is baked on the back of the lid as well. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage cookie jars. This example is a reproduction of a cookie jar made by the mccoy pottery company in 1939. Mammy is the most well known racial caricature of african american women. Mccoy cookie jars are iconic in the collectible industry. Vintage shawnee dutch girl cookie jar tulip ceramic pottery. I am sure that additional designs are being made in the region every day with the old, recognizable mccoy name on the bottom.
Visit flea markets and antique malls and get a feel for the pottery. Both jars are widely reproduced which has caused values to come down quite a bit. Beware of fakes and reproductions, especially prevalent in black cookie jars. The original mammy cookie jar is 12 inches tall and is found most often wearing a yellow dress with a turbanlike head covering. She has contributed to antique trader, todays vintage, and more. This is an old, rare original mccoy mammy with cauliflower cookie jar from 1939.
Christines condom jar is a clearcut example of a mammy figure, a caricature of black women that dates from around the civil war and. In a black history month roiled by tonedeaf scandals in politics and fashion involving. Few kitchen items are as cheerful and welcoming as a cookie jar. Huge assortment of vintage aunt jemima cookie jar and related listings.
This rare watermelon mammy will be great for anyone who collects black memorabilia cookie jars. Character cookie jars rare jar red riding hood by weiss collector cookie jar. Get the best deals on mammy cookie jar in mccoy art pottery when you shop the largest online selection at. Rastus picaninny book markerrare black americana manufactured and. A great reference book for mccoy cookie jar collectors. Founded in 1910 as the nelson mccoy sanitary stoneware company, the roseville, ohio company produced many highly soughtafter.
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