Reproductions - McCoy Cookie Jars and More...

Learn why they don't measure up to the originals!

This site will provide reproduction information. Unfortunately, there is so much "pottery territory" to cover, you will find it broken down into secions:
McCoy Reproduction Cookie Jars;
McCoy Pottery Look-a-Likes;
Other ReProductions Cookie Jars
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Definitions

ReProductions are cookie jars and pottery are those made by someone other than the original manufacturer, to the likeness of an earlier piece, and marked as the original was marked. They are resold in collectors' market, often misrepresented as original items. Their value - a fraction of the original! Reproductions, even when sold as reproductions, will eventually work their way into the hands of an unsuspecting person - hurting the overall antique and collectible business. Often made by casting a mold from the original piece, reproductions will usually be 6-8% shorter than the original.

What are Commemoratives?
Unlike reproductions, commemorative cookie jars are produced with the license, permission or public knowledge and are marked accordingly. Often done to "commemorate" a special piece or event, commemorative jars are produced and openly sold to collectors for a fair market value. They are often limited in production. Commemorative jars are sometimes produced from the original mold and therefore can be the same size as the original. If the mold was made from an original jar, others can have the same 3/4 inch loss in size. While opinions differ on the value of commemoratives and their negative affect on the market value of jars, the intent and purpose of this is upfront and not designed for deceit.

Look-a-Likes, for the purpose of this site, are pieces that look like the real McCoy, but are not. They are made by a variety of other companies or by hobbyist. These items strongly resemble the original but have details, which once studied and identified, will allow a discerning collector the opportunity to differentiate the original from the knock-off. How do they come into being? By chance - (perhaps the idea was stolen, but the mold was not!)Reproductions are made from an original piece or an original mold. The items in the Look-a-Like listings are "knock-offs." They look the same at a glance, but they are not from the same mold at all - Look closely ... McCoy Look a Likes

McCoy Reproduction Cookie Jars

	Davy Crockett Right is Right - Left is a reproduction. Made by McCoy in 1957, the original Davy CJ is 10 1/4" high and is marked USA on the bottom. In 1994 reproductions of Davy Crockett surfaced - believing to have their origin in Ohio. The reproductions are marked the same (USA) but they don't measure up. The reproduction is barely 9 1/2" tall making height a good way to tell whether or not it is "the real McCoy!"
	Chairman of the Board The Chairman of the Board was produced in 1985. It was designed during the brief time that Lancaster Colony owned McCoy. It came in tow versions - maroon and brown pants. Both the original and reproduction are marked 162-USA. The original Chairman stands 10 5/8" tall (we couldn't get him to divulge his waist measurement) and the reproduction is 9 3/4". Once again - height can help you determine the authenticity of this cookie jar.
	McCoy Mammy Cookie Jar Front Original Mammy is a full 11 inches tall and does come in white, yellow, and aqua. The bottom is marked McCoy and has a glazed bottom with a dry ring foot. Details on this example are cold painted, on top of the glaze and show much wear. The reproduction jar is 10 1/4", noticeably smaller all around. Unfortunately it is marked the same and the cold painted details can be scratched to look as if it has aged. Height is the best indicator to help authenticate the jar as genuine.
Reproduction Hull/Regal Original	Little Red Riding Hood Left: Reproduction is 12" tall, marked McCoy or B.M. Hull You do not need to measure the height to be sure you are looking at a reproduction. The Nelson McCoy Company in Roseville Ohio NEVER made Little Red Riding Hood. If its marked McCoy, it is not the original cookie jar. There are other reproductions of this jar in the marketplace. Right: Original is 12 3/4" and is marked Little Red Riding Hood Pat Design No 135889 USA.
Reproduction Regal Original	Regal Goldilocks Reproduction Goldilocks is 11 inches tall and marked on the bottom Brush McCoy 4749 "Goldilocks." Other color combinations have been found in the reproductions. Right: Regal Goldilocks (what a GREAT jar) is marked 405 Goldilocks Pat-Pending and the Regal jar stands 11 3/4 inches tall.

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	ReProductions are cookie jars and pottery are those made by someone other than the original manufacturer, to the likeness of an earlier piece, and marked as the original was marked. They are resold in collectors' market, often misrepresented as original items. Their value - a fraction of the original! Reproductions, even when sold as reproductions, will eventually work their way into the hands of an unsuspecting person - hurting the overall antique and collectible business. Often made by casting a mold from the original piece, reproductions will usually be 6-8% shorter than the original.
	What are Commemoratives? Unlike reproductions, commemorative cookie jars are produced with the license, permission or public knowledge and are marked accordingly. Often done to "commemorate" a special piece or event, commemorative jars are produced and openly sold to collectors for a fair market value. They are often limited in production. Commemorative jars are sometimes produced from the original mold and therefore can be the same size as the original. If the mold was made from an original jar, others can have the same 3/4 inch loss in size. While opinions differ on the value of commemoratives and their negative affect on the market value of jars, the intent and purpose of this is upfront and not designed for deceit.
	Look-a-Likes, for the purpose of this site, are pieces that look like the real McCoy, but are not. They are made by a variety of other companies or by hobbyist. These items strongly resemble the original but have details, which once studied and identified, will allow a discerning collector the opportunity to differentiate the original from the knock-off. How do they come into being? By chance - (perhaps the idea was stolen, but the mold was not!)Reproductions are made from an original piece or an original mold. The items in the Look-a-Like listings are "knock-offs." They look the same at a glance, but they are not from the same mold at all - Look closely ... McCoy Look a Likes