Hampshire Pottery

Hampshire Pottery was founded in 1871, in Keene, New Hampshire, by James Scollay Taft.

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Hampshire Pottery started out producing stoneware and redware, then majolica in 1879. Colored glazed wares were introduced as early as 1883, with the typical colors being olive green, blue, mahogany and pink. The matte green glaze was the most popular, inspired by Grueby Pottery, with Wallace L. King being one of the designers. Taft’s brother-in-law, Cadmon Robertson joined the company in 1904, and was put in charge of production. During Robertson’s time, they introduced more than 900 glazes. They made artware and utilitarian wares, along with souvenir items until World War I.

Robertson suddenly died in 1914 and Taft decided to sell the company to George Morton, from Boston, in 1916. Due to the war, they closed down the pottery in 1917. After World War I, they reopened and produced tiles, white china, and dinnerware for hotels and restaurants until the company closed down for good in 1923.

Hampshire Pottery Marks
Hampshire Pottery, Keene, NH
J.S.T. & Co., Keene, N.H.
Some pieces had city names

Hampshire Pottery Patterns

Popular Hampshire Pottery
Artware
Majolica
Redware
Stoneware
Utilitarian Ware
Vases

Hampshire Pottery Value, Price Guide
Mid $ – Mid $,$$$

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WENDY

December 4, 2023

Oooops…. after looking at the bottom of my 3″ lotus vase more closely, these are not numbers but the word Hampshire.
WENDY

December 4, 2023

I’m looking for information on my 3″ lotus vase.It looks like snake skin or alligator.
Glaze color is a raised beige with a light brown under glaze. There is an M in a circle,in black the # 77032
9868295
Also carved in the bottom isHi7777/15/11rG
I’m unsure if that is exactly what is carved as it is difficult to read.
Have been searching for several years for information.
Marti Reed

May 3, 2016

I have a scalloped heart shaped dish with gold edging and owls head light house. Value ? Can you please respond . Thank you, marti
Marti Reed

May 3, 2016

I have a scalloped heart shaped dish with gold edging and owls head light house. Value ?
kathy wilhite

January 31, 2016

Hi I have a hot springs ark souvenir mug marked Hampshire Pottery Keene NH and a signature through the hallmark. It is a cream color with light green brown and dark green handle and raised leaves and maybe acorn shapes around the top with gold print and trim. Can you tell me anything about it? How much is it worth? Thank you very much.
Kathy Wilhite
Harrisburg, MO
Bill Hartford

December 16, 2013

Hello: I have a Hampshire pottery Ewer, 6-7 inches tall, green color (cucumber)? On the bottom it’s marked “Hampshire” the mark is 5/2. Can you tell me anything about it and possibly the value. Thank you, Bill Hartford

Hampshire Pottery

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