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. (#T-1632)

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Manufacturer: rutgers universtiy  

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: 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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Manufacturer: as described  

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  

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)
Manufacturer: as described  

Fulper Art Pottery Scarab Flower Frog Made by Fulper Pottery, this is a flower frog in the form of a scarab ( beetle ) , done in a matte blue glaze. Measures 3 1/4" long x 2 3/8" wide, by a bit over 1" high. Unmarked. Glaze chipping around the bottom edge - please see photos. (#T-1874)

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Manufacturer: Fulper  

Native American Chief Design by Mosaic Tile Company Made by the Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, Ohio, circa 1930 - 1940, this round tile paperweight measures 3" in diameter. A native American (Indian) chief wearing a feathered headdress is the transfer printed design. Semi matte glaze glaze over the design. In excellent condition. (#1661)

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Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile 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  

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  

Fort Hays American Historical Paperweight This round, stoneware paperweight measures 2 7/8" in diameter and is 1" in height. This has a press molded design in relief of the "Block House Old Fort Hays Wats, Kansas". The fort itself was established in 1865, as a US Army Post protecting railroad travellers on the Smoky Hill Trail. The Block House is one a four original buildings still standing.

The paperweight was made by Fort Hays State College Pottery, between 1935 - 1948. Done in a brown majolica glaze, this is in excellent condition.

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Manufacturer: as described  

Lions Club International Ceramic Souvenir Beautiful detail on this press molded pottery piece- made for the Lions International Club. Signed and dated underglaze on the back, CHB '53, this measures 1 1/2" in diameter and is 3/8" thick. Not only is this an unusual commemorative piece of pottery, but the rare glazing in purple puts it right over the top! In outstanding condition.

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Manufacturer: ceramic tile company  

Romany Spartan Advertising Tile This 4 ¼" square tile advertises the Romany Spartan line of tiles made by the US Quarry Tile Company of Ohio. Showing the profile of a Spartan, this has a top left corner chip. Made prior to 1954, this has a baby blue high glaze with the design molded in relief. This company's production of ceramic tiles was amazing! (#1301)

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Manufacturer: US Quarry Tile company  

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