Title: 1953 McCoy 'Smitty Shop' Horse Planter
$31.00
Vintage McCoy Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Planter. Ceramic. Measures about 6.5" in height by 7.5" wide. Good condition. Has some paint loss on horse.
Bring a touch of classic Americana into your library or garden with this 1953 McCoy "Smitty Shop" double planter. Inspired by the nostalgic poem "The Village Blacksmith," this detailed character piece features a blacksmith at work beneath a sprawling canopy, with the legendary phrase "Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree" embossed across the top. The architectural design includes two separate planting wells disguised as the shop's chimney and structure, offering a functional yet highly sculptural way to display your favorite greenery.
Measuring approximately 6.5 inches in height and 7.5 inches in width, this ceramic planter (McCoy mold #746) is finished in a rich, multi-toned glaze of chocolate brown and deep forest green. This particular item remains in good vintage condition, showcasing the authentic textures and high-gloss finish typical of mid-century Zanesville, Ohio pottery. As a genuine vintage artifact, it exhibits honest signs of its history, including minor paint loss on the white horse and light crazing. Whether displayed on a bookshelf as a literary tribute or used as a centerpiece for a collection of equestrian decor, this McCoy planter provides a heartwarming connection to mid-century craft traditions.
This item is vintage, over 70 years old.
Bring a touch of classic Americana into your library or garden with this 1953 McCoy "Smitty Shop" double planter. Inspired by the nostalgic poem "The Village Blacksmith," this detailed character piece features a blacksmith at work beneath a sprawling canopy, with the legendary phrase "Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree" embossed across the top. The architectural design includes two separate planting wells disguised as the shop's chimney and structure, offering a functional yet highly sculptural way to display your favorite greenery.
Measuring approximately 6.5 inches in height and 7.5 inches in width, this ceramic planter (McCoy mold #746) is finished in a rich, multi-toned glaze of chocolate brown and deep forest green. This particular item remains in good vintage condition, showcasing the authentic textures and high-gloss finish typical of mid-century Zanesville, Ohio pottery. As a genuine vintage artifact, it exhibits honest signs of its history, including minor paint loss on the white horse and light crazing. Whether displayed on a bookshelf as a literary tribute or used as a centerpiece for a collection of equestrian decor, this McCoy planter provides a heartwarming connection to mid-century craft traditions.
This item is vintage, over 70 years old.