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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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Terra Cotta Fish Tile
This unique tile has nice high relief on the designs, about 3/8". Depicts a goldfish, or a carp, with whimsical water lines. Measures 7 ½" square – total depth is ¾". Unmarked – age and maker unknown. Minor nicks on the high relief, chip on upper right corner. Great for an outdoor garden or water feature. (#NC012)
Keywords: antique tiles ceramic pottery vintage collectible pond
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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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1711
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Antique Tile of a Ram by Wedgwood
This light blue transfer printed tile is from a series titled Fresco Heads made by Wedgwood in England, circa 1880. Measures 6" square and depicts a horned ram. One of the nice colors in this series and a hard to find tile. Tight hairline in the middle of the right side. - and minor edge wear. (#1711)
Key words: tiles antique vintage ceramic pottery art goat English
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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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1716
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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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1712
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Antique Tile of a Bird by Wedgwood
This red transfer printed tile is from a series titled Fresco Heads made by Wedgwood in England, circa 1880. Measures 6" square and depicts a snipe (bird) guarding her eggs.. One of the nice colors in this series and a hard to find tile. Minor edge wear. (#1712)
Key words: tiles antique vintage ceramic pottery art English
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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)
Key words: tiles antique vintage ceramic pottery art
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T1240
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Taurus 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 Taurus - the bull. 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-1240)
Key words: american art tiles antique vintage ceramic
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European Dragon/Mythical Beast tile - antique
Mythical beast tile - probably made in Germany - but could possibly be Belgian. Definitely circa 1890. This is molded with nice relief - 5 3/4" square - medium brown majolica glaze with a bit of iridescence to the glaze. In very good condition. (#1314)
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T1878
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Danish Modern Cat Tile
This terrific cat tile plaque was made by Soholm, in Denmark, circa 1960's. Measuring 7 3/8" x 6 5/8" by 1" thick. Created with glazes that look like crackle glass, this was made using the cuenca (raised line) technique. Signed by the designer, Simou,, to the left of the upper part of the tail. In outstanding condition. (#T1878)
Key words: art tiles ceramic vintage retro moderne modern Scandanavian
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1706
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American Encaustic Art Deco Tile with Horse
A great tile depicting a stylized horse. Made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, OH, ca 1920. Press molded design with a metallic silver glaze outlining the horse and the edge designs. Animal in cranberry red - edge in green. Measuring 4 ¼" square, this is in excellent condition. (#1706)
Key words: tiles antique vintage pottery retro Art Deco
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American Encaustic Unusual Gun Metal Black Deer Tile
This American Encaustic Tiling Company tile, of Zanesville, Ohio has an Art Deco feel, especially with the gun metal black and shiny silver glazes. The deer is molded in very nice relief. Measuring just about 6" square and 5/8" thick and dating from the mid 1920s. Theres one tiny top edge nip and one tiny bottom left side nip on this tile in generally excellent condition. (#T-1156)
Key words: tile tiles antique vintage AET
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ANSwan
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Swan Coasters by Mosaic
Made by the Mosaic Tile Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, each of these round tiles measures 3" in diameter. Transfer decorated with a swimming swan, there is one in blue, one in black and one in red. These can be used as coasters, paperweights, or just decorative tile accessories. Probably circa 1950-60. All are in nice condition.
Key words: antique vintage tiles pottery ceramics
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T1173
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American Encaustic Art Deco Man on Horse Tile
A great tile depicting a colorful man riding a great horse! Made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, OH, ca 1920. Press molded design with a metallic silver glaze outlining the man, the horse, and the edge designs. Measuring 4 ¼" x ½" thick, this is in excellent condition. The back is very cool - as it has not only the company logo, the pattern number, the design number, a date (?), and a list of the glazes used on the tile - very unusual. I also have three other tiles in this series for sale. (#T-1173)
Key words: tiles antique vintage pottery retro Art Deco AET AETCO
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