Mercer Moravian Byzantine Tile – Little Trefoil This tile was made by the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It dates to around 1920 and is part of a series of tiles that Henry Mercer called Byzantine. Each tile in the series had a name and this one is Little Trefoil. It is #44 in one of the original Mercer tile catalogs. The tile measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8" and is done in colors Mercer called blue and cream with red flush. It has a red clay body, and cream and blue high glazes, with the red of the clay showing through. This is in excellent condition – one tiny kiln pull on the side. We also have 3 others in this series – type Byzantine into the search box to find them! (#1826)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works  

Claycraft Tiles Set of 8 Vintage Calif A & C This is a neat set of tiles made by Claycraft Potteries. They were a California Arts & Crafts Movement company, that primarily made tiles, and were in business in Los Angeles from 1921 – 1939.
Each tile measures roghly 5 3/4" square and is 3/4" thick. These were originally designed to be used in fireplaces, but could certainly be adapted for other projects. The design is a repeating 4 flower, vine and leaves. Some of the tiles are marked, and others are not. All are definitely Claycraft. These tiles all have some flaws, some minor and some a little more. A few have corner chips, most have some wear to high areas, two have large areas of chipping on the outside vertical areas. These are great if you want to do a restoration project, and outdoor area, a smaller table top. Some are in very decent condition – please do look through the photos. (#2051)

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Circa: 1925
Manufacturer: Claycraft Potteries  

Mercer Moravian Byzantine Tile – Little Fox This tile was made by the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It dates to around 1920 and is part of a series of tiles that Henry Mercer called Byzantine. Each tile in the series had a name and this one is Little Fox. It is #39 in one of the original Mercer tile catalogs. The tile measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8" and is done in colors Mercer called blue and cream with red flush. It has a red clay body, and cream and blue high glazes, with the red of the clay showing through. This is in excellent condition – 3 small kiln pulls on the sides. We also have 3 others in this series – type Byzantine into the search box to find them! (#1828)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works  

Pegasus Tile by Moravian Pottery and Tile Works This Pegasus tile is from the Constellation series of tiles made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. It dates around 1920, and the larger tiles in this series are very hard to find. This measures 6 5/8" in diameter and is just over 1/2" thick. The tile design is pierced. The glaze is a speckled / mottled blue, with the buff color clay coming though to enhance it. There is a firing crack through the left leg of the winged horse – as is common with many of the older and larger Mercer tiles. Generally this is in very nice condition. This would be an amazing gift for that astronomer in your life! (#T-2104)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery & Tile Works  

Antique Moravian Pottery Tile Spanish Dolphin This is one of the harder to find series of tiles made by the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It dates from circa 1920 – and is titled Spanish Dolphin. This is an unusually thick tile, measuring almost 1 1/4" at its highest point. It is relief molded and depicts a stylized dolphin. Done in red clay (not glazed) with a majolica blue glaze in the recesses and on the sides. The tile is handmade and measures about 3 1/2" square. In overall nice condition. There are two kiln pulls on the left side. Henry Mercer, the found of the tile works, created the consummate Arts & Crafts Movement tiles – and this one is a beauty! (#1824)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works  

Round Swan Tile by Wheeling Done with a raised line technique, this is a really attractive tile made by the Wheeling Tile Company, of Wheeling, West Virginia, probably around the 1930's. This measures 6" in diameter and 3/8" thick. Cork applied to the back - but no mark visible. Nice matte glazes - in excellent condition. (#1709)

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Manufacturer: Wheeling Tile Company  

Mercer Moravian Byzantine Tile – Little Pomegranate This tile was made by the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It dates to around 1920 and is part of a series of tiles that Henry Mercer called Byzantine. Each tile in the series had a name and this one is Little Pomegranate 8 Seeds. It is #45 in one of the original Mercer tile catalogs. The tile measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8" and is done in colors Mercer called blue and cream with red flush. It has a red clay body, and cream and blue high glazes, with the red of the clay showing through. There are chips on the back side – the front surface is excellent. Another not often found Mercer tile. (#1825)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works  

Arts & Crafts Matte Glaze Bird Tile Fabulous small tile depicting a wading bird. Done in matte green/blue glaze. Press molded design. Measures 2 3/4" square by 1/2" thick. Buff colored grainy clay base. Circa 1910-ish. Maker unknown - could be Pewabic, Empire, Flint??. Excellent condition. (#1763)

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Manufacturer: tile company  

Calco Pillow Tile 6 of 8 Great large pillow tile made by Calco (California Clay Products) in South Gate, between 1923 - 1933. Measures 7 7/8" x 3 5/8". These tiles are very similar to the pillow (aka pillowed) tiles made by Malibu Potteries in the same time frame. High mottled brown glaze - raised lozenge on the surface - rounded edges and corners. Fabulous for a pool - or another great project! In very nice condition. (#T-1165)

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Manufacturer: Calco  

Batchelder Landscape A & C Tile Batchelder tile with trees on the left side - a farm and house in the background, and rolling fields in the foreground. Done in classic matte finish with brown and blue (in the recesses), this tile was made by Batchelder, in Los Angeles, California, circa 1920. Measuring 3 3/4" square by 3/4" thick. The tile has obviously been de-installed and has minor remains of mortar on the back. Minor mortar in some recesses on the front - minor chip on right edge and tree trunk. Generally in nice condition. This is design #529 in the Batchelder tiles catalog. (#1909-4596)

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Manufacturer: Batchelder  

Mercer Moravian Byzantine Tile – Little Rose This tile was made by the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It dates to around 1920 and is part of a series of tiles that Henry Mercer called Byzantine. Each tile in the series had a name and this one is Little Rose. It is #43 in one of the original Mercer tile catalogs. The tile measures 3 5/8" x 2 7/8" and is done in colors Mercer called blue and cream with red flush. It has a red clay body, and cream and blue high glazes, with the red of the clay showing through. This is in excellent condition. We also have 3 others in this series – type Byzantine into the search box to find them! (#1827)

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Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works  

American Encaustic Tiling Company Inkwell Nice pottery inkwell made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, as an advertising piece, for their company. The inkwell has an area for two pens to rest (near the front), and two wells for ink - the lids are missing. The AETCO logo, within a circle, sits between the two wells. Super light blue high glaze. This measures just shy of 6" across, 5" from back to front, and sits about 1 1/2" high. My best guess is that this was made around 1930 - 1940. In excellent condition. This would be great for pens and paper clips on a desk. (#T-1877)

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling Company  

AET Knights Templar Medallion - 1901 Dated 1901, this 2 1/2" medallion is both transfer printed and hand colored. Probably made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, this commemorates the "Tri-Annual Louisville, Kentucky Cyrene Commandrey No 10". Black transfer, rust color accents, and traces of gold around the edge. Factory hole at the top. A lot of little glaze nips to the outside edges, both front and back. Crazing line on back. This very unusual medallion is truly a treasure!

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling Company  

S&S Bird Tile This gorgeous bird tile was made by Solon & Schemmel, in San Jose, California, from 1926 - 1932. Measures just under 6" square and is a nice 5/8" thick. Semi matte off white background glaze, with 4 glaze colors on the body of this long tailed swallow type bird. Minor wear to glaze surface and a small nip to the lower right corner - generally in very nice condition. This would look superb in an Arts & Crafts Movement frame.(#1160)

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Manufacturer: Solon & Schemmel  

Rossman Tile with Great Glaze The glaze on this tile is awesome - a burnt orangey-red going into a lava black. Reminds me of the chrome red glazes of southern folk pottery. Measures just over 4 1/4" square. Circa 1930's, made by Robert Rossman Company. Google tiles dot org for more information on Rossman Tile Company. In excellent condition. (#1202)

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Circa: 1930
Manufacturer: Rossman