The real McCoy.

For years I have had an obsession for vintage planters. I would usually pick one up at a garage sale. A coupe of years ago I happened across the cutest little blue planter. It was squatty and perfect for a small plant. I picked it up and brought it to the register. The lady rang it up and said "that will be $35.00, please". Of course, I looked at her like she was crazy and and asked why so much. She states that " it's a McCoy". Well $35.00 was a bit rich for me so I left the little planter for someone else. After that I started researching what a McCoy was and found out the it was a pottery company in the mid west that had produced pottery of all kinds for the 20s through the mid 70s. After that I started looking for McCoy pottery everywhere we go. I even have my husband hooked. The only rule is I won't pay more than $35.00 for any one piece, lol...


So, here is my collection.

My latest aquisition

rescued from Minot, ND, a few summers ago, before the downtown area flooded.

Love the color of this one.

The photo doesn't do the colors justice, but the planters themselves are a buttery yellow

This belonged to my mother, which she in turn gave to me.

Another Minot rescue, can't ever find this one at a decent price WITH the chain.

I inherited this one from my Grandmother.

Another one inherited from my grandmother.

This one come from Tybee Island.  I found it in a booth run by my favorite author, Mary Kay Andrews!!!  It is just perfect to hold my art scissors

In the greenhouse...

In the greenhouse...

Here is another one that holds garden shears and plant tags...

I found this set in Liberty, Texas.  I have never seen another set like this and haven't been able to find any photos online.  This was my most expensive set, but again didn't pay but about $24 each. 

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my collection.  Until next time....