McCoy Mammy Cookie Jars play a significant role in Black American memorabilia. They began in a time when such depictions were acceptable, then went out of circulation when social conditions changed. Eventually they resurfaced, both originals and reproductions, thanks to the boom in the antique and vintage collectibles.
Two Types of Jars:
McCoy made two Mammy jars, one of which is cold painted, featuring Cauliflowers, and relatively rare (value can go as high as $1,000).
The second jar is a mold of Mammy the 1944 version reading, "Dem cookies show am good". In 1948 the wording was changed to read simply "Cookies". There were three colors - yellow, aqua blue and white. There are rumors that there was a third mold with alternative wording, but that product never reached beyond the planning stages.
Real or Fake?
Unfortunately several unscrupulous companies have made knockoffs of the McCoy Mammy cookie jar, making it harder for collectors to be certain they have the real deal. Some sellers may simply not know they have a replica, while others do know it and use very careful wording in their auctions to try and fool the novice collector. Just because a jar says McCoy on the bottom does NOT insure that its real. In fact, the vast majority of online auctions offer reproductions or knock-off mammy's, and not all of them SAY so. Be wary if the seller has an iffy history on the jar or if the small cracks in the paint look even and dark.
Some Specifications:
McCoy made Mammy Cookie Jars between 1944 and 1957. They are marked McCoy and stand exactly 11" in height. These jars are not plentiful so if a seller has dozens of them, they're likely fraudulent. This cookie jar has some heft to it - it won't feel light in your hands.
When you're buying online - always be wary. Check your seller's feedback. Generally if you're not sure you have a real McCoy Mammy cookie jar it's best to hold off until you're certain the piece is real. The only time a knockoff is "ok" is (a) it's sold as one with a suitable price for an imitation, and (b) you want it to round a collection temporarily until you find a real Mammy.
Pricing:
Pricing on Mammy cookie jars vary. I found the white cold paint version for about $300 on average in relatively good condition (the knock of off this Mammy sells for about $30).
Here are the current listings on eBay:
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| VINTAGE MCCOY MAMMY COOKIE JAR | |
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$69.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 8:56:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Clay Art Black Americana Mammy Salt Pepper Match Cookie Jar Free Shipping | |
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$22.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:16:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Rare Black Americana Mammy Cookie Jar Basket weave Handle SWEET | |
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$29.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 19:28:21 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| McCoy Black Americana Mammy Cookie Jar with Green Blouse and White Skirt | |
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$42.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 19:58:09 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Newton Falls Ohio Cookbook Louise Circle Vintage Advertising Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$4.99 End Date: Friday Feb-24-2012 6:57:53 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE MAMMY COOKIE JAR BLACK AMERICANA AUNT JAMIMA MAMMY McCoy | |
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$20.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday Feb-24-2012 8:27:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| McCoy Antique Mammy Cookie Jar Red Checkered | |
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$65.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 12:11:25 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| MAMMY W WASHTUB COOKIE JAR | |
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$12.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 16:19:21 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage McCoy Aunt Jemima Cookie Jar Mammy Black Americana | |
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$41.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 16:42:15 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| AUTHENTIC VTG BRAYTON LAGUNA BURGUNDY RED 125 H MAMMY PORCELAIN COOKIE JAR | |
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$240.50 (19 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 17:15:05 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VTG BLACK AMERICANA MAMMY PORCELAIN COOKIE JAR 7 H PINK BONNET HEAD | |
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$223.50 (12 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 17:45:33 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage McCoy Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$39.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-25-2012 18:33:42 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| PORCELAIN YELLOW MAMMY COOKIE JAR RED CHECKERED APRON | |
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$59.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 8:03:36 PST Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| PORCELAIN MAMMY COOKIE JAR GREEN TOP WHITE BOTTOM ROSES | |
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$58.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 10:23:05 PST Buy It Now for only: $58.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Pearl China Co Mammy Cookie jar | |
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$179.99 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 10:28:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| BLACK AMERICANA MOSAIC TILE CO MAMMY COOKIE JAR YELLOW OUTFIT | |
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$89.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 12:06:43 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Aunt Jemima or Black Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$18.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 14:12:52 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| McCoy Black Americana Mammy Cookie Jar with Green Blouse and White Skirt | |
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$42.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 14:41:39 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Black Americana Aunt Jemima Mammy Large COOKIE JAR Folk Art Pottery | |
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$20.50 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 15:59:48 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| THIS MAMMY COOKIE JAR IS IN MINT CONDITION UNPAINTED | |
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$200.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 16:08:34 PST Buy It Now for only: $350.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
| McCOY MAMMY COOKIE JAR | |
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$15.99 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 16:28:14 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| AUTHENTIC VTG BRAYTON LAGUNA TEAL LIGHT BLUE 125 H MAMMY PORCELAIN COOKIE JAR | |
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$89.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 17:09:57 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Rare Luzianne Cookie Jar USA Mammy Black Americana Coffee Jar Servant | |
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$65.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-26-2012 20:39:21 PST Buy It Now for only: $65.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage McCoy Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$149.99 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 7:39:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Black Mammy cookie jar signed Brayton | |
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$400.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 10:24:56 PST Buy It Now for only: $400.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Blackface Black Face Aunt Jemima Cookie Jar Mammy Maimie Ladys Head Rare | |
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$64.99 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 10:40:10 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Fitz Floyd Green Carioca Mammy Cookie Jar W Box | |
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$99.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 11:08:36 PST Buy It Now for only: $145.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
| MC COY MAMMY COOKIE JAR MARKED MCCOY LATE 40S OR 50S | |
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$159.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 13:38:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| IRISH Aunt Jemima Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$68.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 15:57:20 PST Buy It Now for only: $80.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
| COOKIE JAR COLLECTOR MAGNET Old Mammy Cow Piggy Kitchen | |
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$3.95 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 17:07:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $3.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| AUTHENTIC VTG BRAYTON LAGUNA MEDIUM BLUE 125 H MAMMY PORCELAIN COOKIE JAR | |
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$13.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 17:16:42 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE 1942 NATIONAL SILVER CO BLACK MAMMY COOKIE JAR | |
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$15.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 19:08:44 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| PORCELAIN MAMMY COOKIE JAR PINK TOP ROSE BOTTOM | |
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$67.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 20:04:13 PST Buy It Now for only: $67.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Collectible Mammy Ceramic Cookie Jar | |
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$25.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 20:54:10 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
| McCoy Mammy Cookie Jar | |
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$29.99 End Date: Tuesday Feb-28-2012 4:04:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |























































