They made the aqua mammy in a rare version with the words dem cookies sure am good. Antique dealers see controversial africanamerican memorabilia as. A project from the 2012 book, doomsday knits, which was recently reissued. Vintage mammy aunt jemima cookie jar black americana. New cookie jars marked mccoy have been made since the mid1990s. Character cookie jars rare jar red riding hood by weiss collector cookie jar. Few kitchen items are as cheerful and welcoming as a cookie jar. There are so many versions of the wellknown mccoy mammy cookie jar that is it virtually impossible to create a comprehensive listing. Vintage pre1970, cookie jars, kitchenware, kitchen. The condition of the cookie jar is in great condition with just a hairline crack going up the back of the lid.
Mccoy mammy cauliflower cookie jar 1939 vintage rare. This is the second mold used by mccoy, but there were several variations on the words on the front of the dress. Vintage shawnee dutch girl cookie jar tulip ceramic pottery. New listingblack americana mammy cookie jar jadite green w red scarf signed mccoy.
They also made the highly sought after and hard to find aqua mammy with the word cookies on the front. The original mammy also known as the aunt jemima type cookie jar is arguably the most popular with mccoy cookie jar collectors. Vintage aunt jemima cookie jar for sale rare antiquities. See more ideas about aunt jemima, antique cookie jars and vintage cookies. Their first jar the mammy, made to resemble a jolly black woman from the old south, complete with bandana and. Rare 1940s pearl china watermelon mammy cookie jar. Rare uncle sam bear by metlox collector cookie jar. See more ideas about cookie jars, vintage cookies and antique cookie jars. Learn what those two different jars are and how they were finished before buying one of the hundreds of fake mammy jars on ebay.
This jar was never painted other then the lettering. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is an old, rare original mccoy mammy with cauliflower cookie jar from 1939. Mccoy black americana mammy yellow checkerd cookie jar. Kovot ceramic classic cookie jar and airsealed lid measures. In a black history month roiled by tonedeaf scandals in politics and fashion involving.
Some of the later pieces were marked with numbers and usa or just the number. The mccoy mammy cookie jars are rich in history and one of the most collectible cookies jars with the mccoy name. 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. Vintage 1930s 1940s aunt jemima mammy cookie jar unsigned mccoy rare variation. In computer programming, a cookie jar is an area of memory set aside for storing cookies. 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. If a seller mentions the new mccoy company keep your money in your pocket. Mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jars. Some things never change, but hopefully the ugliness behind the collectability of african americana has disappeared forever. Visit your local library or bookstore to find books about mccoy pottery. Any orders placed through this store will not be honored or fulfilled.
Modern reproductions, fakes and fantasies, description. Mccoy was one of the most prolific makers of cookie jars and is considered one of the giants of the industry. 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. Unfollow mccoy cookie jar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Both jars are widely reproduced which has caused values to come down quite a bit. Vintage mammy cookie jar this is a rare bust version of the mammy cookie jar. This is an old black mammy cookie jar by national silver company per complete cookie jar book by mike schneider. May 24, 2019 mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jars. Cookie jars, also known as biscuit barrels or jars, have been used in england since the latter part of the 18th century. Usually, there are subtle differences between a fake mccoy jar and an authentic one. Both jars are widely reproduced which has caused values to come down quite a bit over the last few years.
Ceramic aqua jar with lid with chalkboard with rooser finial lid, small canister 62 oz, classic vintage design for flour, sugar, cookies. 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. The company, based in roseville, ohio, produced cookie jars from about 1939 until 1987. Mammy figurines of all kinds line this mesa antique store shelf. If you doubt me, go to a mall, antiques shop or show, there most likely there will be quite a few mccoy pieces there. Shop cookie jars at chairish, the design lovers marketplace for the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Oct 25, 2017 mccoy cookie jars are iconic in the collectible industry. 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. Finally, there is one other type of fake that should be mentioned and that is a pottery piece that is not marked. Mammy goes to town marked mccoy fantasy never made by mccoy.
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. Black americana aunt jemima mammy cookie jar w rooster by rosso, aunt. See more ideas about vintage cookies, cookie jars and jar. Mammy cookie jar in mccoy art pottery for sale ebay. Unfollow mccoy mammy cookie jar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Founded in 1910 as the nelson mccoy sanitary stoneware company, the roseville, ohio company produced many highly soughtafter.
It does shows its age, with the cold paint worn but it is still in good condition with no chips or cracks. The lid does have a piece out of the knob but it almost looks like. Mammy is the most well known racial caricature of african american women. The words shop sample is baked on the back of the lid as well. She is in great condition with wonderful crazing in the glaze and only a few spots paint loss. This rare watermelon mammy will be great for anyone who collects black memorabilia cookie jars. Although the history behind the name mccoy and pottery starts much earlier. 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. If you go to the our history section of the aunt jemima website, it gives a rather. 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.
That racist cookie jar from master of none is real, and it. Like blackface, racist objects such as mammy jars perpetuate. Mccoy mammy cookie jar mar 08, 2020 freedom auction. 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. Mccoy made cookie jars from about 1939 until production ceased in 1987. Mccoy cookie jars mccoy slant top tee pee collector cookie jar. Unfollow cookie jars mccoy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Nelson mccoy pottery cookie jars descriptions and numbers. Huge assortment of vintage aunt jemima cookie jar and related listings. Abingdon cookie jars, character cookie jars, miscellaneous cookie jars, rare cookiejars. Mccoy happy face cookie jar mccoy is the best known american company for producing cookie jars and pottery. How to tell if your mccoy cookie jar is authentic our pastimes. Christines condom jar is a clearcut example of a mammy figure, a caricature of black women that dates from around the civil war and. Cookie jars became popular in america around the time of the great depression in 1929. Usually a smaller size indicates that that the cookie jar has been reproduced. Mccoy pottery only made two black mammy cookie jar designs. 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. Free shipping vintage 1940s original mccoy mammy aunt jemima 11 cookie.
The american band gym class heroes wrote a song called cookie jar which was released as a single in 2008. Old black mammy cookie jar by national silver company. Advertising cookie jars mccoy alpo dog treat collector cookie jar. From the 1940s to the 1960s, mccoy was best known for its production of cookie jars.
The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage cookie jars. Original vtg mccoy pottery rare apron wearing mammy aunt jemima cookie jar 1940. We sell vintage cookie jars from mccoy to hull and consign. Collecting black cookie jars is popular both with black memorabilia collectors and cookie jar collectors, a true crosscollectible. The commonplace book of the mercurius aulicus, a reactionary tory. I am sure that additional designs are being made in the region every day with the old, recognizable mccoy name on the bottom. 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 result of consulting this guide. Vintage pearl china blue bear 22k gold cookie jar 11 tall very good condition. 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. Get the best deals on mammy cookie jar in mccoy art pottery when you shop the largest online selection at. It is claimed that the first figural jar was the mammy with cauliflowers a jar. Mccoy black americana mammy yellow checkerd apron cookie jar jar measures 10 34 inches tall and is 7 34 inches wide at the base. This genuine mccoy peacock strawberry jar came in the rustic colors only. It was one of the first to help evolve the cookie jars that we use and cherish today. Fakes and lookalikes flood the market by unscrupulous sellers. A great reference book for mccoy cookie jar collectors. Study these reference guides to familiarize yourself with real mccoy cookie jars, including their patterns, sizes and glazes. New vases, wall pockets and other shapes marked mccoy have been increasingly common in the secondary market. Kitchen collectibles cookie jars black americanavintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Fakes and reproductions marked mccoy real or repro.
Cookie jars complete cookie jar list the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Early american cookie jars were made of glass with metal screwon lids. Kitchen collectibles cookie jars mccoy vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. New listing mccoy cookie jar egg basket 0274 yellow basket pottery vintage. Vintage collectible cookie jars pre1970 for sale ebay. Mccoy cookie jars are iconic in the collectible industry. New listing american bisque bear and beehive corner flasher 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Books are only one of many forms of black memorabilia. The original mammy cookie jar is 12 inches tall and is found most often wearing a yellow dress with a turbanlike head covering.
Abingdon little old lady or granny collector cookie jar. Black memorabilia collectors and cookie jar collectors. Complete cookie jar list the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Beware of fakes and reproductions, especially prevalent in black cookie jars. 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. Visit flea markets and antique malls and get a feel for the pottery. 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.
About mccoy fakes and lookalikes mccoy pottery collectors. New listing 1950s vintage brush mccoy usa w10 cookie jar cow with cat on its back. Midget mammy cookie jar 910 tall marked mccoy fantasy never made by mccoy. Measure the longest part of an authentic mccoy jar. This example is a reproduction of a cookie jar made by the mccoy pottery company in 1939. Presented for sale today is a mccoy fortune cookie cookie jar. Rastus picaninny book markerrare black americana manufactured and. Vintage toys, african american dolls, african american history, aunt jemima, jim. She has a lot of dark crazing on the bottom of the jar although the top doesnt have any crazing. She has contributed to antique trader, todays vintage, and more.
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