The old...Nelson McCoy pottery circa 1925. In 1995 in San Francisco I started collecting aqua, green and cream pieces of Nelson McCoy and McCoy pottery, produced from the 1920s-40s. As I'm rarely in the US to search for more, I sometimes buy McCoy pottery on eBay.
The new...Roseberry-Winn aqua leaf candlesticks circa 2005. I first saw these candlesticks pictured in the American edition of House & Garden magazine. When I looked at Roseberry-Winn's website, I was struck by how similar the glazes were to those employed by Nelson McCoy. So I emailed Michael Roseberry and bought the candlesticks pictured, as well as a set in turquoise. Besides producing beautiful teapots, cups, mugs, vases, etc. Roseberry-Winn also makes tiles to order.
Roseberry-Winn is based in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Michael Roseberry is from Texas, has a master's in French and has lived in France. At the age of six, Bruce Winn became fascinated with pottery. He currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Ooohh, how did I miss this one? I collect McCoy, I have for about 12 years now, but these new candlesticks are GORGEOUS. Thanks!
Posted by: G | 05 February 2007 at 02:54
I was in Fort Worth last week and went antiquing. I saw some of this pottery but had no idea what I was looking at. Very nice indeed.
Posted by: mary | 24 January 2007 at 20:48
What a beautiful blue! I've always been drawn to that robin egg (or Tiffany) blue!!
Posted by: Rosa | 23 January 2007 at 02:50
Love pottery of this era.I'm a Roseville girl myself...be careful on ebay....but i'm sure you do your research. You have a very good eye.
Posted by: wendy | 23 January 2007 at 02:29
and i really really covet mccoy pottery. be still my heart.
Posted by: kristen | 23 January 2007 at 02:27
The candlesticks are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for mentioning the site too!
Posted by: Javacurls | 22 January 2007 at 14:43
the second two candle-sticks...my mom owns green ones just like those.
Posted by: [a} | 22 January 2007 at 09:51
So you have here the 'Real McCoy'?
Is that a saying you use in the USA, or is it it a particularly British, or even Antipodean phrase?
Anyway, I think the similarlity is striking and they are all beautiful.
OH! I just read Maryam's comment - I am putting that on my list of place I must go!
Posted by: Frida | 22 January 2007 at 08:10
Tara these are absolutely stunning...the color is truly wonderful!
xo
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 22 January 2007 at 07:24
These are lovely - they remind me a little of some pottery pieces I got from my mother in law, but I believe mine are Roseville pottery. I'm going looking at the catalog for Roseberry-Winn :)
Posted by: Becca | 22 January 2007 at 05:03
Those are so beautiful! I see them on a wood table or sitting atop a beautiful tablecloth. Enjoy and use often!!! and thank you for sharing them!
Posted by: Alexandra | 22 January 2007 at 04:09
love Nelson McCoy pottery also... I have collected white matte pieces for years...I have one large piece of the light aqua-green. I will go look at the website !
Posted by: diana | 22 January 2007 at 03:56
Both are just beautiful!
Posted by: bella | 22 January 2007 at 03:08
The bowl is gorgeous, it's making me faint with pleasure. Truly.
Posted by: Colette | 22 January 2007 at 00:02
Tara,
You girls and your dishes, china, ceramics and pottery...It's beyond me. On the other hand ;-))
rel
Posted by: rel | 21 January 2007 at 22:59
I wish you had more room for all of your lovely finds. I'm loving that bowl!
I knew this would become a whole different disaster as the war dragged on and very little was progressing in New Orleans...VERY sad!
XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 21 January 2007 at 19:32
they are just lovely; they look like they would feel soft and powdery
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 21 January 2007 at 17:57
So dreamy and feminine looking!
PS Our guest house will open next Fall. And yes, you should definitely come and shop (and eat!). I would esp love to have bloggers come - we're a particular breed;-)
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakesh | 21 January 2007 at 17:29
Very pretty hue of aqua -
perfect for candlelit breakfast!
Posted by: sophie | 21 January 2007 at 16:46
Tara, these candlesticks are beautiful. I went to the site and downloaded the catalog. What a treat for the eyes.
Posted by: annieelf | 21 January 2007 at 16:29