Majolica or McCoy
Part of the fun of treasure hunting is the search for information about our finds. Recently, The Junkstore Cowgirl (Linda from New York) asked for a little help identifying the green "majolica-like" pitcher she bought at a garage sale for $5.
Here's what I stumbled across recently:
The 2004 Antique Trader Antiques and Collectibles price guide has a photo and description of a somewhat similar piece on page 215. It is described as an "ewer in the embossed basketweave and morning glory pattern" and is identified as Brush McCoy. The price listed is $365.
The 2000 Kovel's price guide lists a majolica pitcher described as a 9 1/2 inch pitcher in the "basket and flower" pattern. It is priced at $192. Remember that was in 2000.
If it is unmarked I would bet on Majolica, (Reminder: I'm not an expert!) but either way it was a great buy.


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