Vintage Mary Hadley Bouquet Pattern 3 Gal URN & 12 MUGS Start Price USD 89.99 Current Price USD 89.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Just My Personal Stuff See more about 'Vintage Mary Hadley Bouquet Pattern 3 Gal URN & 12 MUGS' Description Vintage Mary Hadley Bouquet Pattern 3 Gal URN & 12 MUGS Prev Stop Play Next Description: Mary Hadley Urn and 12 Mugs Bouquet Pattern Belonged to my great aunt and is from no later than the early 60s -- probably more like the mid-50s. I really love these pieces and hesitate to sell them, but they spend most of their life (like 99.9%) in my storage.  I live in a very small house so 12 people at one time is not fun entertaining (besides, I don't really like that many people ;-) ).  The only damage is a perhaps 3/8" chip on the edge of the stand (so much for loaning it to people).  When the urn is sitting on the stand, no one can see the chip. If you were to buy a NEW Mary Hadley 3 gallon urn, expect to pony up close to $200.  For each mug the cost is about $16-$19.  That's about $192 worth of mugs alone!  Being vintage makes them even more valuable.  Mary Hadley was still actively engaged in the creation of the pottery back then.  At a starting bid of $89.99, you all are getting a real bargain.  Please love them as I have. The story of Mary Hadley:  She was an accomplished muralist and has work at the Museum of Modern Art.  In the 40s she made some dishes for her and her husband's boat which pleased so many of their guests that the rest is, as they say, history.  From what I can find out, she is still alive at 97.  Please note:  I am posting this listing and just guessing at the shipping weight.  It may be less.  I will get the package together, see what it weighs and update the shipping. On Dec-07-08 at 15:07:31 PST, seller added the following information:Please note:  I am not sure of what the weight will be.  The urn, base and cups will be shipped in more than one package and the urn package may be oversized.  I am going to charge $6 extra to buy good boxes and packing.  I will also require that you insure these packages. Place a Bid!