Franklin Pottery Commemorative Paperweight This pale mint green high glaze pottery paperweight was made by the Franklin Pottery Company in Lansdale, PA. Benjamin Franklin is depicted on the front, with his walking stick and satchel. Circa 1950’s – this measures 5 3/8" long by 3 5/8" across – about 1" high. Tiny bit of wear to some high points – generally extremely nice condition. (#T-1244)

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Manufacturer: Franklin Pottery  

AET Knights Templar Medallion - 1901 Dated 1901, this 2 1/2" medallion is both transfer printed and hand colored. Probably made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, this commemorates the "Tri-Annual Louisville, Kentucky Cyrene Commandrey No 10". Black transfer, rust color accents, and traces of gold around the edge. Factory hole at the top. A lot of little glaze nips to the outside edges, both front and back. Crazing line on back. This very unusual medallion is truly a treasure!

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling Company  

American Encaustic 1915 Round Tile Token Made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio in 1915. This round ceramic tile token measures just over 2" in diameter. It was made to commemorate the state Sunday School convention - abbreviated "SS" - held in Zanesville from June 22 - 24 1915.
This is in very nice condition. (#AETToken)

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Manufacturer: American Encaustic  

Robert Treat Commemorative Tile by Mosaic Tile Company Captain Robert Treat was the Governor of Connecticut, and is considered to be the founder of the city of Newark, New Jersey. In 1916, the city of Newark was 250 years old, and a great celebration took place. The Mosaic Tile Company was obviously commissioned to produce a tile in honor of this occasion. This hexagonal tile measures 3 1/2" from point to point, and a profile of the Captain is done in high relief on the tile's surface. The back is dated and heavily marked! This tile was also part of Mr. Sigafoose's tile collection. There is one minor shallow chip on the back - the tile is in generally excellent condition. (#T-1183)

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Manufacturer: as described  

Elk Lodge Tile by Mosaic Tile Company This commemorative piece was made by the Mosaic Tile Company, of Zanesville, Ohio - for the Elks Lodge Number 114. Unglazed white body, with the design in raised relief - this hexagonal tile measures 2 1/4" from point to point and is 3/8" thick. The medallion is in excellent condition. Probably circa 1950's - factory hole for hanging.

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile company  

Antique Advertising Pottery Pen Holder for Tile Company This great advertising piece for Sajan & Company looks like it's a pen or pencil holder, but certainly doubles as a paperweight. The top says "Suppliers to Govt P.W.D. and Native States", then under Sajan & Co, "Fort No 1 Bombay Merchants & Contractors". The sides say "English Floor Wall Tiles Mosaic Tiles All Building Materials AT Moderate Rates".

Made on a dust pressed blank, this hexagonal ceramic piece measures 4 1/2" from point to point, and just under 4" to the flat sides. A fabulous green majolica glaze covers the words, done in intaglio technique. I believe Sajan & Company was located in India - and this piece certainly has the feel of something from circa 1900, but that's just an educated guess. There are some small glaze nips to the outside edges, and only the most minor of wear on the face. Generally in very nice condition- what an unusual piece for a tile or pottery collection, and an example of historical memorabilia. (#T1126)

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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  

Mosaic Tile Advertising Medallion Made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, this is a terrific little advertising piece. Hexagonal in shape, unglazed white porcelain body, measures 2 1/4" across from point to point. Circa 1930, in excellent condition.

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Manufacturer: Mosaic tile Company  

Bethesda Hospital paperweight by Mosaic Tile Measuring 3" in diameter and ½" thick, this paperweight was made by the Mosaic Tile Company (Zanesville, OH) to commemorate Bethesda Hospital. Dated December 10, 1965, this was probably for their opening. A medium sky blue color transferred design on a cream color body, with a matte finish. In excellent condition.

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Manufacturer: Mosaic tile company  

North Dakota School of Mines commemorative paperweight UND Pottery paperweight with an OES emblem. OES stands for Order of the Eastern Star and this was a commemorative piece. High glaze cranberry red on this 5 sided paperweight. Each side is 2" long, and is 1 ¼" in thickness. Dark blue ink stamp on reverse, which was used from 1916 - 1963. Condition is excellent on this Arts & Crafts Movement pottery piece.
Manufacturer: as described  

Art Guild Bindery pottery pieces Two pieces made for the Art Guild Bindery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Round paperweight / tile - plaster, raised molded relief, diameter 4" - back says "2844 Spring Grove Ave Cinti 25, Ohio James K Dunham" - excellent condition. Dish with book and worm, 3 3/4" diameter, back says "James K. Dunham 205 KE??? BIDC Cinti 2, O." Chip to edge.

These were made as promotional items - great for that book worm in your life!
(#T-1146)
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Rutgers University Outing Club Tile Made to commemorate the University Outing Club at Rutgers University, in New Jersey. This round unglazed terra cotta tile measures 5 1/4" in diameter. The words and figure are molded in nice relief. Also says "founded in 1931", and depicts a man carrying a back pack and using a walking stick, with trees and rolling hills in the background. Age and maker are unknown- extremely well executed. The back is slightly curved. In excellent condition. (#1479)

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Manufacturer: rutgers universtiy  

Commemorative Paperweight for 1962 Mural This pottery paperweight was made to commemorate the making of a mural for Carleton University (Canada). The mural was designed by Gerald Trottier - and was titled "The Pilgrimage of Man". The mural was produced by a combined effort of two Toronto companies - Connolly Marble, Mosaic and Tile, and Conn-Arts Studio. You can clearly see the figures on the paperweight doing the various tasks necessary to build a mosaic tile mural. This is just an outstanding piece of history. In excellent condition. Hexagonal - measures just under 4" from point to point - figures are raised. Original paper label on the back.

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Manufacturer: conn arts studio  

General Pershing Tile Paperweight Made by the Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH, circa 1940, this depicts General Pershing. The tile was made for the American Legion Zanesville Post Number 29, as part of their Home Building Fund. Measuring 5 ¼" x 3 5/8", Pershing is molded in high relief, in white on a Wedgwood blue color background. This is in excellent condition (#BxStve)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Abe Lincoln paperweight by Mosaic Tile A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is the design on this paperweight/tile made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio. A matte blue background with a relief molded likeness of Lincoln in white Jasperware-type fashion. Measures 3" high x 3 ½" across. One 1/8" shallow flake on a side edge, 4 tiny (<1/16") nips on bottom edge, - generally in nice condition.

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Manufacturer: as described