Hennessey and Tutt for Marblehead Pottery, Tiles

Arthur Hennessey and Sarah Tutt for Marblehead Pottery
Tiles with sea robins, set of four

USA, 1908-16
glazed earthenware
7 h × 20 w × 1 d in (18 × 51 × 3 cm)

Each tile measures: 4.5 square inches.
Impressed manufacturer's mark 'MP' with ship symbol, incised signature 'HT', and paper manufacturer's label to verso of each example 'Marblehead Pottery'. Remnants of original paper manfacturer's labels to verso of frame 'Marblehead Pottery 581' and 'Designer Arthur Hennessey from The Marblehead Potteries Marblehead Mass'.

Provenance: Collection of Arthur Baggs | Thence by descent | Important Private Collection

This work will preview and ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Framed without glazing measuring 7 x 20 x 1 inches. A few minor flecks and bruises throughout. Some losses to recto, not visible when tiles are installed. One example with 1" tight hairline.