Set of 4 Gila / Desert House Mimbres Tiles Wonderful early Mimbres design on each of these 4 tiles. They each measure 6" square x about 1/2" thick - red clay base. Done in white background - raised line - with recessed glaze colors of turquoise, terra cotta and a great green. Circa 1950's or so - these were made at Desert House in Tucson, Arizona - possibly by the McKusick's of Gila Pottery. Perfect to create a tile table with - great southwestern colors. All are in excellent condition. (#1818)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery Desert House McKusick  

Handmade Love Birds Tile Nice design on this hand made tile - two birds sitting on branches, with an open flower at the top of the scene. Done in semi matte green mottled glaze. Measures 3 5/8" square, red clay body, 1/2" thick. Age and maker unknown. In excellent condition. (#1633)

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Manufacturer: unknown  

Moravian Pottery Brocade Mayflower Ship Tile This is a very interesting "cut out" or brocade tile made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, of Doylestown, PA in 1976. It measures roughly 4" wide and long and over 1/2" thick.. This is the sailing ship, the Mayflower. In excellent condition. (# T-1418)

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Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery  

Franklin Tiles - Courting Couple A nice pair of 4 1/4" square tiles, made by the Franklin Tile Company, of Lansdale, PA, circa 1940. Done in unusual transfer colors of black, purple, blue, and gold on a cream background - both marked Franklin. Tile faces are in excellent condition - one tile has a small edge chip on the side. (#1573)

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Manufacturer: Franklin Tile Company  

Moravian Pottery Brocade Figural Tile This is a very interesting "cut out" or brocade tile made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, of Doylestown, PA in 1976. It measures 7" long by 4" at its widest. A Mayan or Aztec type man wearing an ornate necklace and holding a club. A factory glaze pop in the headress. In excellent condition. (# T-1417)

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Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery  

American Encaustic Tile with Two Boys This tile has a scene with a young Dutch boy hurrying to keep up with an older boy. Done in a combination of semi matte and high glazes, measuring 4 1/4" square. An attractive tile made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, Zanesville, Ohio, circa 1940. In excellent condition. (#1482)

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic  

Aquarius Tile by Schreckengost / Summitville Made while at Summitville Tile, this was designed by Don Schreckengost. One of his famous "sculptured Zodiac" lines of tiles - this is Aquarius - the water bearer. Done in a silver over black glaze. Measures just over 6" square. Extreme relief - over 2" - probably the highest relief I've seen on a tile. Heavy - red clay body, inscribed Summitville on the back. Excellent condition. I have 3 other tiles in this series. See Lois Lehner's book "US Marks on Pottery Porcelain and Clay" for a complete history of Don Schreckengost and Summitville. (#T-1241)

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Manufacturer: Don Schreckengost  

Vintage Whimsical Wheeling Tiles with Horses Great pair of vintage tiles depicting amusing scenes with horses and riders. These were hand painted on tile blanks from Wheeling Tile Company, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Oval tiles - each measuring 6 1/8" x 4 1/4". Painted in black and gray on a creamy white background, to resemble a cartoon illustration. One tile shows a man on a horse stuck halfway over a fence with the phrase "OK Now what" and the other shows a rider coming out of the Riding Academy, read to go, and his horse is cringing on the ground hiding from him. Both were painted by "Kitty" in the 1950's. Minor chip on bottom edge of one tile - generally both are in nice condition. (#1290)

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Manufacturer: as described  

Set of Commemorative Tiles - Tile Heritage Foundation Nice group of tiles made for the Tile Heritage Foundation, of Healdsburg, California - these commemorated various tile festivals and conferences over the years. The cream color tile was made in 1992 - marked Tile Art with Concept Studio. Nice palm tree with a treasure chest overflowing with bounty - done in very high relief - measures 4 1/8". The star form tile was from 1994- by Sonoma Tilemakers in Windsor, CA - nice Phoenix bird in matte glazes - measures 5 1/2" point to point. The 1993 tile is from Terra Clay - matte green glaze - 5 7/8" x 2 7/8". The fourth tile was made by Handcraft Tile of Milpitas - not dated - about 3 3/4" square. All tiles are in excellent condition. (#T-1676)

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Manufacturer: tile companies  

Sagittarius Tile by Schreckengost / Summitville Made while at Summitville Tile, this was designed by Don Schreckengost. One of his famous "sculptured Zodiac" lines of tiles - this is Sagittarius - the archer. Done in a gold over black glaze. Measures just over 6" square. Extreme relief - over 2" - probably the highest relief I've seen on a tile. Heavy - red clay body, inscribed Summitville on the back. Excellent condition. I have 3 other tiles in this series. See Lois Lehner's book "US Marks on Pottery Porcelain and Clay" for a complete history of Don Schreckengost and Summitville. (#T-1239)

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Manufacturer: Don Schreckengost  

Bugs Bunny Tile What a neat tile! It's Bugs Bunny dressed up in his version of Uncle Sam in red, white and blue - wearing a top hat and tuxedo and carrying a cane! Done for Marriott's Great America, this is copyrighted by Warner Brothers, Inc. and dated 1975. The ceramic tile measures 4 1/4" square, and is permanently mounted in its original metal holder, which allows the tile to stand up. Decal is done in gray, white, blue, red and yellow. Small shallow flake on the top edge - but generally in very nice condition. Great collectible item for the Bugs Bunny fan in your life! (#1812)

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Manufacturer: Warner Brothers  

Gila Pottery Mud Mask Tile Made by the McKusick's while at Desert House, circa early 1950's, this tile depicts a Native American Mud Mask figure. Turquoise background with a raised line design - gorgeous glaze colors. Measures 6" square. This is mounted in a new solid oak hand made frame. Total measurements are 12 3/4" square - the frame is 1" thick. Oustanding condition. (#T-1871)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery McKusick Tiles  

Anton Lang Hand Painted Flower Tile This tile was hand painted by Anton Lang and depicts flowers and leaves – perhaps a dandelion? Or sunflowers and columbine? Measures 4 ¾" square. Impressed signature on the back. Anton Lang was born in 1913 and was a German studio potter. His pottery is relatively scarce still. In excellent condition. (#1591)

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Manufacturer: Anton Lang  

Unusual Mask Ceramic Tile This pottery tile looks like something out of the Inca's! Measures 6" x 3" x 3/4" thick- red clay base - cool mottled yellow/brown colors as glazes. Heavily molded in relief. Large chip on upper left side of headdress and chip on top left edge. Probably circa 1950's. (#1480)

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Manufacturer: unknown  

Aubudon Birds Tile Made by the Mosaic Tile Company, probably circa 1950-70, this is a 6" square trivet with low molded feet. Shows 3 Summer Tanager birds - decal printed. Top right corner nip - otherwise nice condition. (#1192)

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Manufacturer: as described