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California Womens Club Motto Tile
This interesting tile has the motto for the California Federation of Women's Clubs. Done in a mint green high glaze, the design is impressed. This 6" square tile says " Strength United is Stronger". Although unmarked, I think this tile may have been made by the California Art Tile Company of Richmond, Ca, in the 1930's or so. There are 3 chips to the backside edges - none of which show on the top. (#1713)
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Moravian Bounty Tile – ca 1920
Made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, of Doylestown, PA, this circa 1920 tile is done in matte blue on buff clay. Depicts the sailing ship Bounty.
Measures 3 7/8" square. Wear to edges and lights discoloration on a couple of sails. (#1648)
Keywords: tiles antique vintage collectible ceramic Henry Mercer
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Mueller Tile Company Vintage Multicolor Tile
Made by Mueller Mosaic Tile Company, of Trenton, NJ, ca 1920. This tile is 5 7/8" square and ¾" thick. It has a red clay base, and is part of Mueller’s polychrome faience line of tiles. A heavily incised design with semi matte glazes of cobalt blue/yellow/white with a matte green glaze inside. This was previously set and still bears mortar on the back. Chip in center of tile on the front, and a couple near the edges. A nice example of Herman Carl Mueller’s work. Great for use outdoors! (#1650)
Key words: art tiles ceramic antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement
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Nice Stylized Floral Tile
This attractive tile has a stylized floral design. Measures 3 ½" square x 5/8" thick. Done in a style similar to Arts & Crafts Movement tiles, this has slanted sides that are fully glazed. Molded raised line relief – semi matte glazes of pale green and black. Some surface scratching - generally nice condition. Maker and date unknown – looks very much like Malibu Pottery tiles – and other higher end A&C tile companies - my guess is circa 1920’s. (#1046)
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Beehive, Bee and Star Tile
Great hand made tile – made in the cuenca (raised line) technique. Measures 6" square x ½" thick. Depicts a bee flying near its hive and a star with rays shining right. This may be a religious symbol or from a particular fraternal organization. Semi matte glazes with metallic gold. Unknown maker and age – looks like it is American and probably around ca. 1920. In excellent condition. See the companion tile to this - #1155.
Key words: art tiles ceramic antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement (#1154)
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Richard E. Bishop Signed Duck Tile
Fabulous tile made by Richard E. Bishop, depicting a multi-colored duck in flight, on a mottled and curdled light green background. Raised line technique, combination of matte and semi matte glazes. This has rounded corners. Measures 6" across by 1/2" thick. Signed Richard E. Bishop on back, with a copyright symbol. The corners were cut prior to glazing. Edge chipping – see photos – would look great framed. (#1227)
Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) – has a varied and well recognized career in art and his pieces, particularly bird subjects, are very desirable. Google his name for a full bio.
Key words: art tiles ceramic antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement
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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)
Key words: advertise desk accessories tile clay vintage tiles
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Moravian Dog of Nuremberg Tile
This vintage tile was made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works of Doylestown, PA, circa 1920. Titled "Dog of Nuremberg" – the dog is deeply incised, and there’s a dark green glaze in the recesses. Measures 4 1/8" square, by 5/8" thick – nice early piece. Two normal kiln pulls on the bottom edge. (#1715)
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Owens Tile Girl with Muff
This is an unusual tile for the J. B. Owens Tile Company - this is a printed tile of a young girl dressed up for winter. Done in medium green and blue colors - this is a definitely fuzzy printing - which does give it unique charm! Measures 6" x 3" - mounted in a new frame (which I have not unframed) - dates from between 1909-1923. There is a small circle of minor discoloration near the top. (#T-1876)
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1155
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Oil Lamp and Star Tile
Great hand made tile – made in the cuenca (raised line) technique. Measures 6" square x 5/8" thick. Depicts an oil lamp with a flame coming out of it – and a cross on the top. There’s a star in a circle with rays shininf left. This may be a religious symbol or from a particular fraternal organization. Semi matte glazes with metallic gold. Unknown maker and age – looks like it is American and probably around ca. 1920. Tiny glaze nip on lower left corner – generally in excellent condition. See the companion tile to this - #1154.
Key words: art tiles ceramic antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement (#1155)
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Richard E. Bishop Signed Pheasant Tile
Fabulous tile made by Richard E. Bishop, depicting a multi-colored pheasant in flight, on a light turquoise background. Raised line technique, combination of matte and semi matte glazes. Measures 6" square by 5/8" thick. Signed Richard E. Bishop on back, with a copyright symbol. In excellent condition – two factory glaze misses on front. (#1131)
Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) – has a varied and well recognized career in art and his pieces, particularly bird subjects, are very desirable. Google his name for a full bio.
Key words: art tiles ceramic antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement
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Cal Art Flower Tile
This attractive tile with three large blue flowers sitting in a pot was made by the California Art Tile Company of Richmond, Ca., circa 1930. Measures 3 5/8" square by 5/8" thick. Semi matte glazes – nice Calif. Arts & Crafts Movement pottery. Minor glaze nip on bottom left corner - nice impressions – unmarked. (#1588)
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Moravian Centaur of Nuremberg Tile
This vintage tile as made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works of Doylestown, PA, circa 1920. Titled "Centaur of Nuremberg" – the centaur is deeply incised, and there’s a dark green glaze in the recesses. Measures 4 1/8" wide x 4" high, by 5/8" thick – nice early piece. Chips on upper right corner and lower right corner. One of the harder to find of Mercer’s tiles. (#1716)
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Moravian Brocade Tile Pomegranate
A great brocade tile made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, this is from circa 1920. This is a pomegranate. Done in semi matte dark green glaze over red clay (which looks brown on top). Measures 4 1/4" top to bottom and 4" across at the widest part. Two small kiln pulls on the side edge, and a defective pomegranate seed right at the top - generally nice condition.
Key words: Arts and Crafts Movement, tiles, Henry Mercer antique vintage
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Mosaic Tile Company Dog Tile
Great whimsical dog on a leash is the design on this tile made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, circa 1930-1940. Measures just over 4 ¼" square. Done in the wax resist method. Matte glazes. Excellent condition. (#1587)
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