Wow - A Rare McCoy Sombrero Serve-All

We started the new year off by attending Triple-R Auctions' Annual Antique and Collectible Event. Friend and auctioneer Rich Butterfield and his wife Jonna put on a really fun show. That's Rich in the tux, he's three parts auctioneer, one part circus barker. There were some very nice items and a lively and friendly crowd of bidders, which was great since this was The skirt's first auction.I was a bit nervous to bid until I spied the nearly complete McCoy El Rancho Barbecue Service, at that instant, all inhibitions were gone. The set included the rare and way cute Sombrero Serve-all (see above) The skirt had second choice from the set. The winning bidder selected the Chuck Wagon Casserole, which was nice too, but I really wanted the sombrero! I also scored the serving bowl/tureen. Third place winner chose the ice tea dispenser. Everyone was happy. The picture above is from a book on McCoy pottery. Bob did a little bidding himself. See his winnings below. The top is identical to one from his childhood. The Volkswagen he gave to fabricator Greg. You see why. The Nylint 70's pickup truck is in very poor condition, so Bob went ahead and sandblasted off the black paint and stickers some kid had put on. Now, it's pretty cool, uh? Can't wait until next year's auction. Can't wait for an occasion to use the sombrero!