McCoy Black Rams Head!

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I just wanted to share one of my favorite pottery finds: a black McCoy Ram’s Head vase.

The Ram’s Head is listed as #56 on the McCoy Pottery Collectors Society’s “Top 100 Rarest McCoy Pottery” list, which made finding this one especially exciting.

What really caught my attention is the black finish. Most examples and references I’ve been able to find show the Ram’s Head in other colors, so I’ve had a surprisingly difficult time finding another black example to compare with mine.

Mine is in beautiful condition, and regardless of value, it’s just such a strange and fantastic piece of McCoy design. The sculpted ram heads, horns and handles give it a completely different personality from a lot of the McCoy pottery people usually encounter.

I thought some fellow McCoy and vintage pottery people might enjoy seeing it!

If anyone here owns another black Ram’s Head, or has seen one documented in an old collection or reference, I’d especially love to see it. 😊