Batchelder Tile - Two Birds (#1) Two birds, facing each other is the main design on this tile. Their tail feathers are around the bottom of the circle they are enclosed in. 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. Generally in very nice condition. This is design #48 in the Batchelder tiles catalog. (#1912-4610)

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Manufacturer: Batchelder  

Batchelder Tile - Parrot or Large Bird A large bird is the main design on this Batchelder tile - surrounded by a diamond shaped outline. The corner have three heart shaped leaves. 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 chips on bottom edge and left corner. Generally in very nice condition. This is design #47 in the Batchelder tiles catalog. (#1911-4635)

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Manufacturer: Batchelder  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Majolica Peacock Tile Beautiful assortment of majolica glaze colors on this collectible tile of a male peacock in full display. Lightly raised design on a cream color background. This measures just under 6" square, and was made in Japan - probably circa 1930's. In very nice condition. (#1229)

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Manufacturer: Japan  

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  

Aesthetic Movement Tile with Dog This is a wonderful Aesthetic Movement transferware tile. There are two related scenes in the design on this tile. The upper circle shows two ducks flying over a marsh. The lower circle has a retriever dog with a duck in its mouth. Done in dark brown on cream. Circa 1890. This tile is either a product by Minton Hollins (England) or ITT (International Tile & Trim Co.) Brooklyn, NY. In excellent condition. (#1201)

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Unusual Mask Ceramic Tile This pottery tile looks like something out of the Inca's! Measures 6" x 3" x 3/4" thick- red clay base - cool mottled yellow/brown colors as glazes. Heavily molded in relief. Large chip on upper left side of headdress and chip on top left edge. Probably circa 1950's. (#1480)

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Manufacturer: unknown  

Aesthetic Movement Tile with Fox This is a wonderful Aesthetic Movement transferware tile. There are two related scenes in the design on this tile. The upper circle shows a fox that is prowling the edge of a body of water. The lower circle has an adult pheasant and 3 baby pheasants. Done in dark brown on cream. Circa 1890. This tile is either a product by Minton Hollins (England) or ITT (International Tile & Trim Co.) Brooklyn, NY. In excellent condition. (#1103)

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Antique Tile with Peacock Gorgeous antique tile with a male peacock in full display. Done in an enticing dark green majolica glaze, this has a lightly raised design. European, circa 1890, measures 5 78" square. Minor glaze wear to the center of his body, - generally very nice condition. (#1257)

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Manufacturer: Europe  

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  

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  

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