Ernest A. Batchelder
Nursery Rhyme tiles, set of four


USA, c. 1920
glazed earthenware
11.75 h x 11.75 w x 1 d in (30 x 30 x 3 cm)

Set is comprised of Little Jack Horner, Humpty Dumpty, Old Mother Hubbard and Little Miss Muffet. Impressed manufacturer's mark to verso of each example 'Batchelder Los Angeles' with painted number 'F524'.

This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.

Tiles are in overall good condition with minor scuffs, rubs and nicks. 'Humpty Dumpty' tile shows pencil scribbles across the relief and a 1.5-inch chip to the upper edge. A few smaller chips to the edges of two other tiles. Tiles are slightly different shades consistent with the natural aging of the materials.