Set of Coins England / Ireland This set of coins mounted in sealed plastic case is titled "Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – 1977. Contains a Crown piece specially struck at the Royal Mint to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 1952-1977. Blue paper envelope type covering on the coin case. Some discoloration to paper – coins are mint. This proof set is really interesting! Case measures 6 ½" x 4 ½". (#T-1243)

Key words: coin collecting sets

Manufacturer: england  

Stunning Antique Gesso Vanity Mirror This ornately molded mirror was made to be used on a dressing table or a vanity. It can be hung or can stand on a dresser or vanity. Done in wonderful Art Deco colors of green and rose.
Measures about 15" high by 11" wide. Both the gesso and the mirror are in very decent condition, and would be gorgeous in the right room! Probably circa 1920's. (#T-1415)

Keywords: mirrors bedroom furniture

Manufacturer: unknown  

American Encaustic Tiling Company Inkwell Nice pottery inkwell made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, as an advertising piece, for their company. The inkwell has an area for two pens to rest (near the front), and two wells for ink - the lids are missing. The AETCO logo, within a circle, sits between the two wells. Super light blue high glaze. This measures just shy of 6" across, 5" from back to front, and sits about 1 1/2" high. My best guess is that this was made around 1930 - 1940. In excellent condition. This would be great for pens and paper clips on a desk. (#T-1877)

Key words: advertise desk accessories tile clay vintage tiles

Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling 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)

Key words: tiles antique vintage Victorian English Indian desk accessories


Manufacturer: as described  

Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Butterfly Finnial Outstanding and unusual low gloss pewter inkwell by Kayserzinn, Germany, circa 1910. Butterfly finial on the lid, interesting molded design around the well body, and three bees adorn the base which is a series of 6 lily pads. Glass insert. 7 1/2" diameter across the bottom - and this is about 3 1/2" in height. In excellent condition. (#T-1520)

Key Words: Art Nouveau, Liberty of London, Jugendstil, Secessionist

Manufacturer: J. P. Kayser & Sohn Kayserzinn  

California Art Tile Bookend This single bookend probably started out life as part of a fireplace mantle. Never mounted. Made by the California Art Tile Company of Richmond, California, circa 1930. This has mottled dead matte glazes of darkish blue-green and pale salmon. There are several small edge chips on this. Measures 5 7/8" high x 5 1/2" wide with a bottom profile depth of 2 7/8". Put some felt on the sides and bottom and this will be great! (#T-1268)

Key words: art tiles antique vintage Arts & Crafts Movement
Manufacturer: California Art Tile  

Hot Air Balloon Paperweight / Doorknob Great hot air balloon design hand painted onto this lovely piece. Not sure if this is a paperweight or a door knob - I did not fully remove the felt from the back. Nice creamy porcelain. Measures 2 1/2" in diam by about 1 1/4" high. In excellent condition - circa 1890 - 1900.

Key words: desk accessories paper weight pottery whimsical

Manufacturer: porcelain company  

Fulper Pottery Deco Bookends These mod looking bookends were made by Fulper Pottery in Flemington, New Jersey. Each measures 6" high by 5 5/8" wide, and the depth of the foot is 3". Each have the racetrack mark which dates them from 1922- 1928. Gorgeous brown/tan/gold mottled glazes. These have both been professionally restored - fairly extensively. They did a beautiful job and the bookends display well and look terrific. You can see the restoration on the underside of the foot part. (#T1868)

Key words: art tiles antique vintage ceramic pottery arts & crafts movement

Manufacturer: Fulper Pottery  

Eagle dish by American Encaustic Seldom seen, this is a wonderful piece of pottery made by the American Encaustic Tiling Co., aka AETCO, of Zanesville, Ohio, ca 1920. This is an eagle with his wings spread - and he is hugging the outside edges of a shallow dish area. The high green glaze is simply wonderful, and pools heavily in the dish. This is 7 ½" across, 5 ¾" tall and about 4 ½" deep. Impressed circular AETCO mark on bottom. In excellent condition. Great to hold paper clips on your desk - or for keys or coins. (#T-1451)

keywords: art pottery tiles tile desk
Manufacturer: American Encaustic  

American Encaustic bookends These bookends are done in a gun metal black glaze, which has slight iridescence to it. They has a young child dancing with a garland, and a rabbit near the foot. The design is molded in very nice high relief. Made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, probably circa 1925. There is one very tiny glaze break (<1/16") along the front edge of one bookend. Generally in very nice condition. (#T-1007)
Manufacturer: as described  

Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Inkwell Lovely hammered finish on this pewter inkwell from the Tudric line produced by Liberty & Company, England, circa 1905. The bottom diameter is 4 3/8" and the piece is approximately 3" high. Glass insert. Generally in excellent condition - nice Arts & Crafts Movement look to the piece. (#T-1521)

Key Words: Art Nouveau, Liberty of London, Jugendstil, Secessionist

Manufacturer: Liberty & Company  

American Encaustic AETCO Advertising Pottery Inkwell This outstanding ceramic inkwell was made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, as an advertising piece, for their company. The inkwell has an area for two pens to rest (near the front), and two wells for ink, with the original pottery lids. The AETCO logo, within a circle, sits between the two wells. The logo is faint because the glaze was so heavily pooled. done in varying shades of blue, with tints of gold showing up in places, the glaze is truly wonderful. This measures just shy of 6" across, 5" from back to front, and sits about 1 1/2" high. Dating the pottery made by AET is tricky; my best guess is that this was made around 1930 - 1940. The well, and the two lids, are in excellent condition. (#T-1466)

Key words: advertise desk accessories tile clay vintage tiles

Manufacturer: as described  

San Jose Pottery Bookends These bookends are very nice examples of the work done by San Jose Potteries in San Antonio, Texas. The scene depicted on each book end is a cock fight. Shown in the scene are three men wearing colorful clothing and donning sombreros. They are watching two cocks fighting. There is a large cactus in the right background and another palm type plant on the left side. This is done in wonderful vibrant glaze colors - 8 glaze colors! Each measures approximately 7" high by 5 3/4" wide, by 2 3/4" in depth.

Dating to circa 1930-1940. Both bookends are in excellent condition - no cracks, chips or repairs. A fabulous example to go nicely with a tile or pottery collection! (#T-1864)

Key words: art tiles ceramic vintage arts & crafts potteries

Manufacturer: San Jose Pottery