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Friday, September 28, 2012

McCoy:Two Favorites



I have had this turquoise piece of McCoy pottery for so long I do not remember where I bought it.
 Or what I paid for it. 
Which is unusual for me as I normally remember both.


This green urn came from a local flea market where 90% of the goods are 
 new and cheap but on that day I found a guy with McCoy. 
This piece is fragile because the lip is cracked.
 Because of that I got a good price for it. 
It has a bird on the front side.
 I have several other McCoy pieces I will save for another time.
 These two are favorites of mine.

Linking@A Favorite Thing Saturday at Mockingbird Hill Cottage with Claudia.

  joy and peace
Olive


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  1. SusieSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Olive, You know Claudia love mccoy ware. Those are nice pieces. Enjoy the weekend. Smiles, Susie

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  2. Honey at 2805September 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    You McCoy pieces are lovely, Olive! I thinks it's wonderful that Joe would go antique shopping for you when you were unable to go. He's a sweetie. Hope you are feeling better, my friend.

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  3. Kadee WillowSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I wasn't aware of McCoy until years ago when I would go to country auctions. It's amazing what you can learn there. The auctioneer would pointedly remark that what he was holding in his hands was a McCoy vase and the bidding would begin! He would get a fair price for these however, for the life of me I can't remember what. Those were the best days! You have some pretty pieces, Olive!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful pieces Olive! I love the hunt for things that I collect!

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  5. RazmatazSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I LOVE McCoy. I have never seen those 2 designs. McCoy made so many differing things. The color is what makes them so special. It is hard to recreate.

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  6. The Boston LadySeptember 28, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Olive, both of those pieces are so pretty and the colors are wonderful. I had a McCoy vase that I ended up selling, kind of wish I had held onto it. Ann

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  7. hidden art of homemakingSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I love McCoy pottery too...and started collecting the Floraline a few years back too....it seems people would by pass it and I can still find it pretty reasonably...love the matte white as a collection...your pieces are so pretty ..hope you are feeling fine on this pretty fall day..
    Mona

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  8. Blondie's JournalSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I love pottery...these are gorgeous pieces. I have a friend who is a potter and she gives me her "mistakes". They're beautiful!

    Happy Weekend!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    beautiful, love the colors, those are very special for aure,

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Olive they're both so pretty! Love the colors!
    Have a great weekend!

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  11. Brenda PruittSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Oh, Claudia will definitely love the McCoy pieces!
    Brenda

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  12. Maureen WyattSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    This is definitely going to be a fave with Claudia! ~ Maureen

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    The old blue and green McCoys are simply the best.. cracks or no cracks, I love them all.

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  14. AmySeptember 28, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Good finds and I love their colors. I am following you.
    Please come by and visit me at Pinehurst Cottage. Come with us on our journey to buy a vacation cottage and the renovation of it. I'd love your input. I hope you follow! ~Amy

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  15. Cranberry MorningSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Those are beautiful! Such nice, muted colors.

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    You McCoy pieces are so pretty!

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  17. LynnSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Both are pretty! Love the crochet piece they are sitting on-Happy Weekend:@)

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  18. Joanne NoragonSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    That scarf of variegated crocheted motifs is lovely, too. It appears to be cotton thread. Very nice.

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  19. SusySeptember 28, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I have a few pieces if McCoy too. The large cache pot is beautiful and I can how they are favorites

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  20. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Both are lovely pieces! Love the subtle glazes...

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  21. LindyLouMacSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    What lovely subtle colouring theses pieces have.

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  22. DianeSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Great colors! Love the way you shot them on the bright doilies too!

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  23. ClaudiaSeptember 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I've always wanted that blue piece - it's so pretty! I have 2 of the second piece. One of them was one of my very first McCoy pieces!

    Love seeing your McCoy Olive! Keep 'em coming!

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Chips, cracks do make them fragile, but also more charming.

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  25. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    They're both treasures.

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  26. It's Just DottieSeptember 29, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    It is so timeless in its simple beauty.
    Smiles,Dottie

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  27. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 29, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Those are some pretty pieces - Thanks for sharing them.
    I use to see a lot of McCoy in the vintage/antique shops years ago, but not so much now.
    Thanks for stopping by and nice comment. Those tiny pumpkins have already disappeared from the vignette. :-D
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  28. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)September 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Your McCoy is very pretty. I have several pieces in the basketweave pattern which once belonged to my grandmother, and I love them. Looking forward to seeing more of your collection! Linda

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  29. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 29, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Your pieces are lovely as is your photography and the crocheted table runner they're sitting on! Nice to finally meet you! I'm following you, too. :@

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  30. Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Hope you share more of your McCoy collection another post or several post. Enjoyed seeing the two today.
    Joy

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  31. Angela @ Cottage MagpieOctober 1, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Oh, I just love your McCoy! Such pretty colors. I have to admit that I also am totally in love with that gorgeous tablecloth! Such beautiful colors! Did you make it?

    ~Angela~

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    1. OliveOctober 1, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      Thanks Angela, I found that table scarf at an estate sale a long long time ago.

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  32. Linda Carole BloomOctober 1, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Such beautiful glazes! I love the piece they are sitting on as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. HaworthOctober 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Those two pieces are really stunning. I do love green and both shades are just so pretty. I look forward to seeing more of your collection! Take care.

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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