McCoy is a brand of pottery that was produced in the United States in the early 20th century. It is probably the most collected pottery in the nation. Starting in 1848 by J.W. McCoy Stoneware company, they established the Nelson McCoy Sanitary Stoneware Company in 1910.

How old is brush McCoy pottery?

Brush Pottery is credited with being among the first American potteries to produce cookie jars. It introduced its first in 1929. From simple early shapes, Brush and other potters gradually introduced more elaborate figural cookie jars in the mid-1940s.

Is all McCoy pottery marked McCoy?

McCoy pottery, had no identifying marks at all. Relatively early though, the procedure of marking their wares with a style number was adopted. These solitary numbers were incised into the into the body of the ware.

Is Brush pottery McCoy?

In 1918, the McCoy family sold their interest in the Brush – McCoy Pottery; however, it was not until late 1925 that the directors of the pottery dropped the McCoy name. The new name of the pottery was the Brush Pottery Co., and it operated under that name until it closed in 1982.

Does Hull pottery have lead in it?

All Hull brand items I have tested have been positive for very high levels of lead. I would never drink out of these (especially not coffee!) and do consider this brand of pottery to be a potential significant exposure source (and health risk) if used as intended for food use purposes.

Is Hull pottery safe to use?

All Hull brand items I have tested have been positive for very high levels of lead. I would never drink out of these (especially not coffee!) and do consider this brand of pottery to be a potential significant exposure source (and health risk) if used as intended for food use purposes.