Vintage McCoy Pottery Clown Cookie Jar - Circa 1940s

A great piece of AMERICANA!!

A fabulous find for sale. Large vintage cookie jar, a smiling clown or Pierrot with a little hat, neck ruffle, and diamond eyes. Circa 1940's, and signed McCoy!

McCoy Pottery Company - Detailed History
Founding and Early Years:
• Nelson McCoy Sanitary Stoneware Company was founded in 1910 in Roseville, Ohio by Nelson McCoy Sr.
• The company initially produced utilitarian stoneware items like crocks, jugs, and churns
• Roseville, Ohio was a major pottery center in the early 20th century, with clay-rich soil ideal for pottery production
Evolution and Growth:
• In 1933, the company was renamed Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
• During the 1930s-1940s, they shifted focus from utilitarian stoneware to decorative art pottery and household items

This authentic McCoy clown features superior glazed ceramic decoration with all colors hand-applied by skilled artisans and permanently fired at high temperatures. McCoy’s professional underglaze technique fused the vibrant reds, blues, and accent colors directly into the ceramic, creating the distinctive glossy, glass-like finish. This durable firing process is why the colors remain brilliant after 80+ years - a true hallmark of genuine McCoy quality and exceptional American craftsmanship.

A great piece of Americana!
PM me if you are interested. Selling online for 110/120 region (see last pic) selling my one -which is much better condition- at a reduced price