M.A. Hadley Pottery Lot, 4 Mugs, 3 Bowls and Congratulations Dish, Farm Animal Designs

For Sale by Auction in
Nashville, Tennessee, US

– Signed "M.A. Hadley" in blue on the bases of the pieces photographed: one bowl and three mugs. The remaining bases are not shown. – 8 pieces: 4 mugs, 3 bowls and 1 small shallow dish. – Blue rims with painted animal designs. Two bowls show spotted pigs and one bowl shows a cow. The…

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States (US)

Item description:

– Signed "M.A. Hadley" in blue on the bases of the pieces photographed: one bowl and three mugs. The remaining bases are not shown.
– 8 pieces: 4 mugs, 3 bowls and 1 small shallow dish.
– Blue rims with painted animal designs. Two bowls show spotted pigs and one bowl shows a cow. The mugs show a pig, a sheep, a frog and a kettle-shaped figure.
– Three mugs have "The End." painted inside. The fourth mug has interior lettering that is only partly visible.
– The dish reads "Congratulations" and "Best Wishes" around a crowned figure.
– Crazing is visible in the glaze on the bowls, with gray staining in the crazing on one bowl base.
– There is a small light spot on the rim of the cow bowl, possibly a chip or glaze loss.
– A dark line is visible inside one "The End." mug and near its handle join, possibly a hairline.
– One mug base has a clear residue, possibly from a sticker.
– Unglazed foot rings show light soiling.