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McCoy Monday (and a Kitten Update)

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Time for installment #3 of McCoy Monday! Today’s piece is a jardiniere in the basket-weave pattern. McCoy jardinieres are quite large and, in this case, very heavy. I’m pretty sure I won this piece on eBay. I love the creamy color and the pattern of berries and leaves, along with the basket-weave. This sits on the step leading down to our den – but tucked safely away from the traffic pattern of humans and dogs.

By the way, do you remember my story last week about the over-priced antique shop on Long Island? They had a McCoy piece priced at $150.00 – marked on sale for $72.00. I was shocked at the mark-up. How over-priced was it? I’ve seen two of the same piece on eBay this week. Both were in wonderful condition. One went for $9.00, the other went for $13.00. I felt like emailing the listings to the shop with a little note about ridiculous pricing – but I didn’t. That was just a little fantasy I had.


Say hello to Lydia and Luke – my parents’ newly adopted kittens. They are two and three months old. Luke is looking at us and Lydia is sleeping on Luke.

Such adorableness.

Comments

  2. HI CLAUDIA,
    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF “MC COY.” IT’S A REAL SHOW PIECE. LUKE AND LYDIA ARE JUST ADORABLE, THEY ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOUR MOM AND DAD ADOPT THEM. HAVE A GREAT WEEK. RIZZI

  6. Oh, Claudia – they’re so sweet… Other than their age and size difference, they look like they could be litter-mates! How wonderful that your parents gave these two a permanent home!

    And your McCoy – wow, that’s an impressive sized piece – beautiful!… Donna

  8. Hi Claudia! A little sickening to hear somebody overprice something like that, but I’m glad at least you knew better. The McCoy piece you have is very pretty!.. And those kittens are ADORABLE!! LOVE them! ~tina

  9. Claudia:
    What a beautiful jardiniere! I love pattern on white. Yum!

    Oh, and those to kittens are just the cutest little things. I’m glad they have new homes with your parents. They look pretty darned content.

    xoxo
    Donna

  11. Isn’t it amazing how they mark things up like this. You really gotta know the going rate on antiques to spot a deal.

    The new addition to your family are adorable.

  14. Claudia, what a lovely piece of pottery! I sometimes wonder at the markup of prices as well . . . you think they’d sell more if they priced things more reasonably.

    What a couple of cuties! I know nothing can replace the loss of a beloved pet, but I hope these two will help to fill the void for your parents . . . least ways these two will keep them busy! LOL!

    Thanks for sharing and have a terrific day!

    Hugs,
    Teresa

  15. G’morn, Claudia ~ That is a lovely McCoy piece.

    What cute wee ones, & all the fun you all will have with them. Such pretty markings.

    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~ Marydon

  17. I don’t know much about Mccoy but, Ahhyyeee, I’m a push over for kittens! Too cute!!!

    Thank you for the kind words, we are doing much better.
    Lynea

  18. I love McCoy too..that is a beautiful piece, Claudia…

    those kittens are just adorable…looks like lucky kittys….

    and I fixed your link on my blog…seemed so simple, but i didn’t know how…some kind person in blogland helped me…so now it works….and I am happy to have it….

    more later, my dear

    Kary and Buddy and all the kittys at Farmhouse
    xxxx

  19. What sweet kitties! Just the ticket for your parents right now. Speaking of tickets, the nerve of those overpricers… is that a word?

    XOSue

  20. I saw a few pieces of McCoy at an antiques mall last week and thought of you. They had pale aqua and pink, and one white vase. But they were all prices over $60. Glad to know you can find it cheaper!

    Love the kitties!!!

  23. That’s what I call price gouging. They know that some poor unsuspecting wealthy person will spend that much for something just because they can, I guess. cute kittens.

  24. Oh I just hate it when places mark things up like that!!! And poor unsuspecting people will pay it too!!

    Those kitties are so cute, I could just squeeze them, lol!
    Hugs,
    Amy

  25. Love that piece! It is fun to collect at a decent price. I just love vendors who have multiples and charge a fortune. Cannot be worth all that if you have a dozen!!
    LOVE the kitty pics! Luke looks as if he’ll be a medium hair and he is handsome! And Lydia is just to cute all little and sleeping!! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs, Lisa

  27. Oh the kittens are so cute! The McCoy is gorgeous!!
    I think you should tell the antique store…they might appreciate it:)

  30. Good Morning Claudia

    Just popping by before I head to work – ugh:) When I read your headline I thought that you found another kitten. They are too sweet – you parents must love them.

    And I know what you mean about e-bay versus a dealer. Sometimes I just think they’ll try to get away with anything in order to make a buck!

    Enjoy your day!
    Leann

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