MCCOY USA Pottery Strawberry Cookie Jar #263

Vintage vibrant red strawberry-shaped ceramic jar. Great condition with a few minor flaws, indicated in photo. Speckling and fading of gloss on leaf lid ends. Please compare this lid to other similar jars listed as this lid is completely different. The tops of the McCoy USA Pottery Strawberry Cookie Jar #263 can differ in their design and fit, primarily reflecting varying production eras and minor manufacturing variations. Unlike major differences that might indicate a fake, these variations are usually small and often found on authentic pieces. Common differences in lids Glaze and color: Subtle shifts in the shade and thickness of the green glaze on the stem and leaves can exist across different production runs. Normal lid movement over time can also cause color rubs on the edge of the lid and jar. Design and fit: In the broader category of McCoy cookie jars, it is well-documented that different lid styles exist. For example, some have an inner "lip" that sits inside the jar's rim, while others rest on top. This difference would also apply to the Strawberry #263. Condition: Wear and tear will naturally differ. Variations in a lid's condition, such as small nicks or scratches, are not design-related but are common on vintage items due to normal use.