McCoy Pottery Wall Pockets and Decorations [Hardcover]

Craig Nissen (Author)

Book Description

Series: McCoy Pottery | Publication Date: August 2003

Featuring close to 450 full-color photographs, this book showcases over 300 individual wall pockets. Many non-production variations of glaze and cold paint detail appear in the book, as well as photographs of the backs of wall pocket designs for additional reference and identification. Complete information and photographs of 17 wall pockets that were never produced by the company is an added feature, and there are almost 70 original company catalog and pricing pages. All known reproductions and fakes are included. While only a small section is devoted in other books to this area of collecting, McCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations features them all. AUTHORBIO: Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author ofMcCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations. REVIEW: Experienced McCoy collector and author Craig Nissen has produced this new volume. Focusing just on wall pockets made by the company, the book includes hundreds of color photographs with important information. The book is presented in the same user-friendly format as author Nissen's other 3 volumes on McCoy pottery. A must-have for McCoy enthusiasts everywhere.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574323598
• ISBN-13: 978-1574323597
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,199,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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