Batchelder Tile - Dog and Tree Batchelder tile depicting a dog with a tree in the background. 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 5 3/4" square by 3/4" thick. The tile has obviously been de-installed and has minor remains of mortar on the back. Very minor discoloration on the self framing bottom edge - generally in very nice condition. A nice example of California pottery and is design #25 in the Batchelder tiles catalog. (#1675)

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Manufacturer: Batchelder Tiles and pottery  

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  

Batchelder Tile with Mythical Bird This Batchelder tile depicts a weird but interesting bird! Done in a matte gray to biege finish, with a blue engobe in the recesses, this measures 5 7/8" square by 5/8" thick. It is design #29 in the Batchelder Tile catalog. This de-installed tile has a good front tile surface, very minor chips to the back/side edges and some slight mortar/grout in a couple of the recesses. The back clearly shows the de-installation and some remaining mortar. Circa 1920's. This is mounted in a new wood frame - total size is 8 1/2" square - ready to go on your wall. (#4533-T-1200)

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Manufacturer: Batchelder  

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)

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Manufacturer: Wedgwood  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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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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  

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)

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Manufacturer: Wedgwood  

Vintage Hand Painted Great Dane Tile Fabulous portrait of a Great Dane dog on this 6" square tile. Done on an English Thynne tile blank, this was hand painted and signed F. Vosmansky. Probably circa 1950 - perhaps a tad earlier, this is in outstanding condition. Set into a metal trivet, but easily removed from that if you prefer. (#T-1145)

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Greek Goat Studio Art Tile Very nicely executed art tile of a horned "Greek goat". This round tile has a diameter of 6" and is mounted in a new wood frame, with a total measurement of 10" square. Carved in relief, the goat and border are done in a high glaze gold yellow, and the recesses are in a light turquoise. Signed and dated on the back - incised marks of " Betty Kline T-Th 1-2 Mar. 12, 1935. Greek Goat ". In excellent condition. (#T-1230)

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Round Baltimore Oriole 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 - minor wear to the raised lines and a slight wearing to the tile's edge. (#1710)

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Manufacturer: Wheeling Tile Company