Hull Pottery Company
Hull Pottery House ’n Garden Chicken Covered Servers | Hen on Nest Casserole & Large Chicken Platter | Mirror Brown Drip Glaze
Hull Pottery House ’n Garden Chicken Covered Servers | Hen on Nest Casserole & Large Chicken Platter | Mirror Brown Drip Glaze
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Classic 1960s Hull Pottery—warm mirror brown glaze and iconic chicken-form designed for both oven and table.
Collector’s Note
Hull Pottery’s House ’n Garden line, introduced in 1960, reflects the shift toward casual, oven-to-table dining that defined mid-century American kitchens. Finished in the rich “Mirror Brown” glaze—often called brown drip—these pieces combine practicality with playful design.
Chicken-form covers became especially popular, offering a charming farmhouse motif with a distinctly modern, streamlined silhouette. Today, these forms are collected for their nostalgic appeal, durable construction, and versatility in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
An offering of two Hull Pottery House ’n Garden covered serving pieces, both finished in the classic Mirror Brown (brown drip) glaze with ivory foam rim accents. Designed for “bake and serve” convenience, these pieces embody mid-century functionality paired with decorative charm. Each set sold separately.
Hen on Nest Covered Casserole (2 Qt) | #592
A classic two-piece casserole featuring a nesting hen lid and basket-weave “nest” base. Designed for oven use and direct table service, this form remains one of Hull’s most recognizable covered dishes.
- Capacity: 2-quart
- Width: 8 ⅜”
- Finish: High-gloss chestnut brown with ivory foam rim
- Condition: Excellent overall; no chips, cracks, or crazing; small glaze crawling flaw inside the lid (not visible when displayed)
- Markings: Hull House and Garden Bake and Serve trademark; “Oven Proof U.S.A.
Extra-Large Covered Chicken Server (Platter & Lid) | #557 / #575
Complete examples of this covered server set are increasingly difficult to find, as many were originally sold as separate components. The deep platter features a bold, recessed modernist chicken motif, paired with a sculptural chicken-form lid.
- Platter: 13 ⅝” × 10 ½” × 2”
- Cover: 13” × 10”; total height 10” when assembled
- Finish: High-gloss chestnut brown with ivory foam rim
- Condition: Excellent; no chips, cracks, or crazing
- Markings: Hull House and Garden trademark; “Oven Proof U.S.A.”
- Lid is unmarked (typical) and sits loosely as designed
Shipping Note (Large Server Only): Due to its size, the extra-large covered server requires an oversized box. An invoice for any additional shipping costs, if necessary, will be emailed separately and must be paid prior to shipment.
Documented Form | Hull House ’n Garden Covered Server, Circa 1960
The Hull Pottery House ’n Garden catalog page, circa 1960, showing the related chicken-form serving pieces is shown as the last image.
Historical Note
Hull Pottery Company, founded in 1905 in Crooksville, Ohio, evolved from utilitarian stoneware production into one of America’s most recognized pottery makers. By the mid-20th century, Hull embraced decorative and functional forms that suited modern lifestyles.
The House ’n Garden line marked a shift toward casual entertaining, offering durable, oven-safe serving pieces in rich glazes. Production continued until the company’s closure in 1986, leaving behind a legacy of widely collected American pottery.
Browse our Serveware collection for more serving pieces including platters, tea pots, pitchers and casseroles.
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