Accurate Description of Item
One early 20th Century Marblehead Tile Depicting a Rooster, Pressed Ship Mark.
Appraiser Remarks
Herbert Hall, M.D. established a pottery program as an element in therapy for women with nervous disorders in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1904. The pottery program became professionalized after the hiring of Arthur Baggs in 1905. This led to the establishment of a separate for profit enterprise named Marblehead Pottery in 1908. The Marblehead Pottery business was sold to Arthur E. Baggs in 1915. The pottery closed in 1936.
The Bird tiles and trivets by Marblehead are relatively rare and sells for a premium over many other Marblehead tiles and trivets . Most trade hands at auction for over $1500.00, in the $1800.00- $2500.00 range.
The Bird tiles and trivets by Marblehead are relatively rare and sells for a premium over many other Marblehead tiles and trivets . Most trade hands at auction for over $1500.00, in the $1800.00- $2500.00 range.
Estimated Value
$1800.00- $2500.00
Re: Marblehead Pottery Rooster
One early 20th Century Marblehead Tile Depicting a Rooster, Pressed Ship Mark.
Herbert Hall, M.D. established a pottery program as an element in therapy for women with nervous disorders in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1904. The pottery program became professionalized after the hiring of Arthur Baggs in 1905. This led to the establishment of a separate for profit enterprise named Marblehead Pottery in 1908. The Marblehead Pottery business was sold to Arthur E. Baggs in 1915. The pottery closed in 1936.
The Bird tiles and trivets by Marblehead are relatively rare and sells for a premium over many other Marblehead tiles and trivets . Most trade hands at auction for over $1500.00, in the $1800.00- $2500.00 range.