Fakes & Reproductions Reproductions, fakes and look-a-likes are a source of concern for McCoy collectors. I'd like to urge newer McCoy collectors to educate themselves about the item they're collecting. Buy a good reference book and study it. Visit flea markets and antique malls and get a "feel" for the pottery. You'll soon learn about the proper weight, color and texture of McCoy. Don't be afraid to ask questions of dealers and other collectors. We all should be willing to share the knowledge we have. Please be cautious of buying from sellers on eBay that use private auctions and have hidden feedback. Several are known to sell fakes that are marked "McCoy". Some of the images below are linked to larger photos, however, some of them are the largest images I could find and are not clickable.

Typical example of a McCoy reproduction. The orange train on the left is considerably smaller and lightweight compared to the Real McCoy on the right.

Among the numerous McCoy items that have been reproduced by unscrupulous potters is the Hyacinth Vase that McCoy made in the 1950's.  I'd seen these repro vases on ebay but hadn't seen one first hand until my cousin in Florida inquired about one he'd bought.  Mike made a gift of this vase to me during a trip to N.C. The Genuine McCoy Hyacinth vase is on the right with the fake on the left. The Real McCoy stands 8 l/4" tall at the hightest peak and 6 l/2" wide at the widest.  The fake is a little shorter at 8" at the highest peak  and 6" wide. Most noticeable is the lack of detail in the fake and the 'shallowness' of the colors and glaze. The Genuine McCoy is marked McCoy USA and the fake only McCoy.  Here's just one more thing to watch out for.  Thanks to cousin Mike for the vase!

Craig Chisholm offered me this photo to use showing the difference in the Genuine McCoy Scotties Planter along with the fake.  He showed this in a listing on ebay to help educate collectors.

This is a reproduction berries and leaves wall pocket. One sure way to recognize this as a repro besides the smaller size is that the Original Wall Pocket was not marked.

Left: This is a reproduction Leprechaun cookie jar. Below: McCoy did not make this wall pocket.

Even though these items may be found with a McCoy mark, they're not from the genuine Nelson McCoy Pottery Company. Fakes and Look-a-Likes flood the market by unscrupulous sellers.   Left: This Genuine McCoy peacock strawberry jar came in the rustic colors only. Below: This dog dish is highly reproduced.

Several years ago I had the opportunity to examine Billie McCoy's Genuine Green Gleep (botttom photo - right).  I was comparing it to a green one that was for sale at the time.(bottom photo - left).  It was obvious that the fake one was not the quality as Billie's genuine Gleep.  Her Gleep is the only genuine Green Gleep that I'm aware of. The top photo was sent to me. Again, the fake is on the left and the genuine Gleep on the right.   The genuine McCoy Gleep Cookie jar is 10 1/2" tall. Click image for larger view.

Left: McCoy did not make this vase. Below: This turtle sprinkler ONLY came in the typical McCoy green.

This is a copy of a McCoy Cookie jar, widely reproduced

McCoy did not make this wall pocket

Left: McCoy did not make a Red Riding Hood Cookie Jar Below: These are not McCoy cookie jars

Left: Beware buying this planter, Highly reproduced.  Originals only came in gloss yellow, aqua and white. Below: McCoy did NOT make Red Riding Hood Items

This is not a McCoy cookie jar	This is not a McCoy cookie jar

McCoy did Not make this pitcher	This is a copy of McCoy. Check carefully before buying.

Right: McCoy did not make this Wall Pocket Below: This is a copy of a RRPCO Jar.

Right: This Scotty Dog planter came only in the rustic colors. Below: McCoy never made this wall pocket

Left: This McCoy Vase is not genuine. Above: McCoy did not make this planter.

	Below: McCoy did not make this C.J.	McCoy did not make these pieces
Mccoy did not make Pie Birds

Left: This is a copy of a genuine McCoy wall Pocket, but this is not Genuine. Above: This is not McCoy

Left: McCoy did not make this item Below: McCoy did not make this wall pocket

	McCoy did not make the Luzianne Mammy, Genuine one is marked USA only.
McCoy never made this C.J.

Below: The Genuine McCoy Mailbox WP ONLY came in McCoy Green

This vase is highly reproduced. A matching item was never made by McCoy.

Right: McCoy did not make this Pie Bird Below: McCoy did not make this set

	McCoy did not make Betty Boop.
McCoy did not make this frog.

This vase is highly reproduced, check size and colors for Genuine McCoy	This is not a McCoy Vase.

These are highly reproduced, check for correct mark, size and colors.

Below: This is Not McCoy

Left: This is not a Genuine McCoy Mammy Below: McCoy did Not make this pitcher

	This is a repro of a McCoy wall pocket, did not come in this color.
This one was not a McCoy item

This is a Reproduction, Genuine Did not come in Yellow.	This is not a Genuine McCoy

This is not a Real McCoy	This is not a McCoy cookie jar, copy of a Brush jar.

	This is a reproduction of a McCoy item, check size and colors before buying
This is not a McCoy made item

This is not a McCoy made item	McCoy did not make this wall pocket

This is not a McCoy made item	McCoy did not make this frog

McCoy did not make this item	This is not a McCoy cookie jar

	This is a reproduction.  It was not marked McCoy originally.
McCoy did not make this item

Left = Fake Right = real	Left = Fake Right = real
	Left = Fake Right = real

This is not a McCoy item	This is not a McCoy batter bowl.

This is a genuine McCoy Cat on Basketweave that has been reproduced. Below is the original mark.

Left: McCoy did NOT make a stretch cat. Below: McCoy did NOT make ANY Red Riding Hood Items.

 

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