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  

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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Manufacturer: as described  

S&S Bird Tile This gorgeous bird tile was made by Solon & Schemmel, in San Jose, California, from 1926 - 1932. Measures just under 6" square and is a nice 5/8" thick. Semi matte off white background glaze, with 4 glaze colors on the body of this long tailed swallow type bird. Minor wear to glaze surface and a small nip to the lower right corner - generally in very nice condition. This would look superb in an Arts & Crafts Movement frame.(#1160)

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Manufacturer: Solon & Schemmel  

Don Schreckengost Zodiac Tile - Black Gold Leo the Lion Made while at Summitville Tile, this tile was designed by Don Schreckengost. One of his famous "sculptured Zodiac" lines of tiles - this is Leo. Done in a black and gold glaze. Measures just over 6" square. Extreme relief - over 2". Heavy - red clay body, inscribed Summitville on the back. Excellent condition. See Lois Lehner's book "US Marks on Pottery Porcelain and Clay" for a complete history of Don Schreckengost and Summitville. (#T-2107)

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Manufacturer: Summitville Tile  

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  

Art Deco Reticulated Architectural Figural Tiles This pair of amazing Art Deco reticulated tiles was made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company of Zanesville, Ohio. Each of these large tiles measure 9" square and 1" thick. The glaze on both is a gun metal black with silver trim on the interior edges of the design and self framing edge.

Fabulous Art Deco matched designs of a man throwing a spear on one tile, and a woman throwing a weapon on the other. There is exceedingly minor edge roughness on both, and a back edge chip on one - generally outstanding condition for these unusual and large items.

The backs are both impressed with AETCO, and Z101L (on the left one) and Z101R (on the right one). Written, in glaze, on the back is "COL 03192 SILVER" and "Z-101" or "Z-101L". I believe the age to be circa 1920. (#T-1609)

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling Company  

Santa Monica Tile (Taylor) with Animal Figure Great whimsical animal character 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. Measures 4 1/4" square - circa 1930. Condition is excellent. (#2017)

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Manufacturer: Taylor Tilery  

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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Manufacturer: as described  

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. Incredible bright orange glaze on his body - and more than 10 glaze colors on this single tile. Measures 6" square by 5/8" thick. Signed Richard E. Bishop on the back. In excellent condition. (#1861)


Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) – has a varied and well recognized career in art. He created the 1936 Federal Duck Stamp - and is particularly well know for his works depicting game birds and water fowl. Google his name for a full bio.


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Manufacturer: Richard E. Bishop  

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  

Horse and Rider Antique Tile by Minton Hollins Bright blue majolica glaze on the intricately molded antique tile by Minton Hollins & Company, circa 1880, England. Measures just under 8" square. Shows a scene of a rider falling off a horse that has just crashed through a fence. The left edge (not the top though) has some old chipping along it - the glaze surface is outstanding. (#T-1073)

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Manufacturer: Minton Hollins  

Danish Modern Tile - Two Cats and Fish Two cats and two fish are the subject matter for this whimsical large tile plaque. Danish modern in style, the glazes are heavily crackled and look like glass. The tile measures 11 3/4" x 9 3/4". It is solidly mounted in a heavy black wood frame which is 1 1/4" thick. The entire framed panel measures 16" x 14". There is a glazed over mark on the back, which I cannot make out. Probably circa 1940's to 1950's. In excellent condition.

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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)

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic  

Pomona California signed vintage tile Wearing a crown and the newest fashion in light pink cloaks, is this muskrat type animal depicted on a vintage ceramic tile. This hand painted underglaze and signed tile measures 5 7/8" wide by 12" high. Executed on a Pomona Tile Company blank, which was in business from 1923- 1966 - this is indeed a wonderful whimsical tile! Only the tiniest of edge roughness on this piece in generally excellent condition. (#T-1411)

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Manufacturer: as described  

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)

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Manufacturer: Don Schreckengost