Three Moravian Pottery Zodiac Brocade Tiles Nice set of three tiles, made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Each measures approx. 2 1/2", both ways. The blue fish, representing Pisces (I think) is a high glaze blue and is dated 1989. The other fish is a semi-matte gold glaze and is dated 1990. The crab tile - representing Cancer, is a matte green and is dated 1990. All three are in excellent condition. (#T-2074)

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Manufacturer: Moravian Pottery  

Chinese Dragon Tile in Silk Presentation Box This is an unusual ceramic tile paperweight in a silk box. The round tile is a heavy pottery - intricate molded design of a Chinese dragon - nice large self framing edge - goldish brown majolica glaze. This came in a silk covered box with an ivory (or ivory type) clasp. Lined in a shiny red material - the red silk sidestrap needs to be re-attached at the bottom. The tile measures 5 3/4" in diameter and almost 3/4" thick. The box 6 1/4" square by 1 1/2" thick. I believe these to be Chinese and probably from the 1940's or 1950's. Both the box and the tile are in very nice condition. (#T-1393)

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Manufacturer: China  

Antique Hand Painted Tile Bluebirds This is a well executed painting of three bluebirds sitting on pine tree branches. Signed in the lower right corner - E. Thorne. Painted on a National Tile Company tile, - with a patent date of December 3, 1907. The National Tile Company was in business, in Anderson, Indiana, from 1903 -1966 - so this was done in the earlier years of the company. There are some small impurities on the tile surface (near the center) - difficult to see unless the tile is tilted at an angle. The tile measures 6" square - the framed dimensions are 7 1/2" square. (#T-1394)

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Manufacturer: English  

Stylized Bird of Prey / Falcon Tile Very neat looking bird of prey, maybe a falcon, on this nicely glazed large tile. Measures 7 5/8" square by 1/2" thick - hand made and molded in relief. Pleasing brown high glazes. Crazing line on left self framing edge, and a glazed over firing line on the left side. Two really tiny glaze nicks on the outside edges. Generally in very nice condition. Age is unknown, although I believe this to be fairly new. (#T-1101)

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Manufacturer: tile company  

Giraffe & Squirrel Whimsical Tile Great retro / vintage tile with a giraffe, a squirrel and another cute animal. Hand made - measures 3 3/4" square - the animal outlines are raised. The glaze is a fun mustard color (a lot like a bright Dijon!). Incised by the artist - D. Williamson and dated 1944. In excellent condition. Wonderful for a child's room or your fun and funky house! (#1721)

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Manufacturer: hand made  

Awesome Retro Cat Tile Great vibrant glaze colors on this whimsical tile of a cat. Probably circa 1930's-40's. Maker is unknown. Done in wax resist technique. Measures 9" square and is in excellent condition.
I think it says "Giers" on the back - as well as 500.00. (#T1108)

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Manufacturer: tile company  

Santa Monica Tile (Taylor) - Whimsical Bird #2 Great whimsical dodo bird type beast on this vintage tile made by Taylor Tilery, of Los Angeles, California. This is a part of their line of Santa Monica Tiles. Done on a white clay dust pressed blank, they called these "novelty inserts" in one of their trade catalogs. Nice glazes of blue, green, yellow, gray and cream. Measures 4 1/4" square - circa 1930. Three very small nicks on the outside edges - generally in very nice condition. (#1102)

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Manufacturer: Taylor Tilery  

Architectural Lion Tile Full lion profile - matte celadon glaze in background - beautifully molded in relief matte white lion. Marked HN and 14 on the back Measures 4" x 9" 1" thick. Minor edge roughness - generally extremely nice condition. I believe this to be from circa 1900-1925. (#T-2061)

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Manufacturer: unknown  

Ox Tile Representing Luke One of the four Evangelists - this tile represents Luke - in the form of an ox. Made by The Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, ca 1950's. The tile measures 6 1/8" square and is 1/4" thick Done in wax resist technique - done in mostly matte glazes - with the burgundy in high glaze. Rubbing to the burgundy above the ox's head. In very good condition. One of eight available in this rare series. (#1417)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Pelican Feeding Her Young Tile The legend about the pelican mother piercing her breast to feed her young her blood - so they would not starve - preceeded Christianity. The Christians adopted this symbol to represent Jesus Christ. Made by The Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, ca 1950's. The tile measures 6 1/8" square and is 1/4" thick Done in wax resist technique - done in mostly matte glazes - with the burgundy in high glaze. Tiny nick in the burgundy glaze on the bottom left edge. In very good condition. One of eight available in this rare series. (#1418)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Lamb of God - Agnus Dei Symbol Tile The lamb is standing with a banner - which represents (in Christian religions) - that Christ was triumphant over death. Made by The Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, ca 1950's. The tile measures 6 1/8" square and is 1/4" thick Done in wax resist technique - done in mostly matte glazes - with the burgundy in high glaze. Minor rubbing to the red high glazes. In excellent condition. One of eight available in this rare series. (#1421)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Santa Monica Tile (Taylor) - Whimsical Bird #1 Great whimsical dodo bird type beast on this vintage tile made by Taylor Tilery, of Los Angeles, California. This is a part of their line of Santa Monica Tiles. Done on a white clay dust pressed blank, they called these "novelty inserts" in one of their trade catalogs. Really attractive glaze colors of muted green, blue, salmon, and gold. Measures 4 1/4" square - circa 1930. In excellent condition. (#1101)

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Manufacturer: Taylor Tilery  

Vintage Tonala Mexican Tile - Bird Wonderful vintage Tonala tile made in the Jalisco area of Mexico. Depicts a bird with its beak raised in the air - touching a large open flower. This measures about 4 1/2" square by 1/2" thick. This de-installed tile has minor amounts of mortar/grout on the back and sides. Minor edge roughness. From the 1920's - the soft earth tones and burnished feel make this tile very appealing. This is one of 4 Tonala tiles we currently have in stock. Possibly made by the Solis workshops. True vintage Tonala tiles are hard to come by. (#1260-daw)

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Manufacturer: Tonala  

Eagle Tile Representing John One of the four Evangelists - this tile represents John - in the form of an eagle. Made by The Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, ca 1950's. The tile measures 6 1/8" square and is 1/4" thick Done in wax resist technique - done in mostly matte glazes - with the burgundy in high glaze. Tiny rub to the burgundy above the eagle's head. In excellent condition. One of eight available in this rare series. (#1414)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Moravian Pottery Aries Zodiac Tile circa 1920 True vintage tile made by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, circa 1920. From a series of Zodiac tiles, this is Aries, the ram. Measures 4" by 2 3/4" - this is done with a blue background in the recesses, and the ram is unglazed red clay. Excellent condition. (#1032)

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