Brush McCoy Frog Planter 1950s | Figural Planters | Novelty outlets Planter | Brush Pottery Reclining Frog | Lounging Frog Vase | Amphibian Decor

This is a rare vintage Brush McCoy reclining frog planter made from their C503 mold that dates to 1953. This adorable hand-painted frog has bulging black eyes, the body is done in a soft shaded green matte glaze that is accented with brown stripes. Brush McCoy was famous for their frogs and this one is no exception, their frogs were known as garden accessories. This piece is unmarked.

In excellent condition, there are no scratches, chips, cracks or repairs. Wear is consistent with age and use, there are the common pottery firing and manufacturing imperfections which do not detract from the beauty of this piece.

Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 10" W x 6" D

HISTORY: The Brush Pottery Company was founded in Zanesville, Ohio in 1906 by a man named George Brush, and its early history is closely tied to a better-known pottery, McCoy. The first Brush Pottery lasted only a few years until it burned down and George Brush went to work for the J. W. McCoy Pottery Co. In 1911, the two companies merged and became the Brush-McCoy pottery, and soon after, J.W.'s son Nelson McCoy founded his own pottery. After J.W.'s death, Nelson McCoy continued to be involved in the Brush-McCoy pottery until he resigned in 1918. In 1925, the “McCoy” name was dropped and the pottery became known as Brush Pottery, production continued through the middle of 1982. Since the Brush and McCoy potteries shared the same heritage, Brush pottery has a similar look and feel to McCoy. Although for most of its existence it was known as the Brush Pottery, “Brush McCoy” is understood by collectors to encompass all of the pottery made by this company.
Brush Pottery is remembered for a few key pieces, mainly frogs of every shape and attitude, as well as cookie jars. Their main business turned more toward floral and novelty items.

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