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Crow Bride Kachina Tile by Gila Pottery and White Bear This tile was made by Bob and Charmion McKusick of Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona. The tile design was done by a friend of theirs, White Bear. White Bear, also known as Oswald Fredericks, was a highly respected native American Hopi artist. He was particularly well known for his kachinas. This tile depicts a Hopi kachina – the Crow Bride Kachina. The basket typically contains corn and bean sprouts. The tile measures about 5 1/2" square. Although undated it was probably made in the 1970's. It is in excellent condition. It has the impressed Gila Pottery mark on the back and is signed with White Bear's cypher on the front. (#1616 )

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery  

Broadface Kachina Tile by Gila Pottery and White Bear This tile was made by Bob and Charmion McKusick of Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona. The tile design was done by a friend of theirs, White Bear. White Bear, also known as Oswald Fredericks, was a highly respected native American Hopi artist. He was particularly well known for his kachinas. This tile depicts a native American dancer in full garb. This appears to be the Broadface Kachina – who has yucca fronds in his hands. The tile measures about 5 3/4" square. Although undated it was probably made in the 1970's. It is in excellent condition. It has an original Gila Pottery paper label on the back and is signed with White Bear's cypher on the front. (#1617)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery  

Apache Crown Dancer Tile by Gila Pottery and Daniel Nas This tile was made by the McKusicks' of Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona in the late 1960's to early 1970's. The tile design was done by a friend of theirs, Daniel Nash. Nash was a well known Native American Apache artist who not only created many tile designs for the McKusick's, but was quite famous in his own right as an artist. The tile depicts a Mescalero Apache crown dancer. The tile measures 5 3/4" square. It has the impressed Gila Pottery mark on the back and is signed Nash D. on the front. It is in excellent condition. (#1619)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery  

Etched Swan Bowl Maker unknown, c. 1885. 8 ½" d. x 3 ½" h. A swan resting on the water among lush foliage is featured on both sides of the bowl. Star bottom. Metz shows a goblet in "Much More Early American Pattern Glass." Very good condition, all scallops perfect. Some light surface scratching and lightly grayed. (6216)

Keywords: antique glass, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass, tableware

Circa: 1885
Manufacturer: American  

Fleur de lis and Drape Plate Made by US Glass, c. 1900. 9"d. The pattern connects alternating fleur de lis {lys}and drapes.Excellent condition, no chips or damage. Perfect for cookies. (6217)

Keywords: antique glass, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass, tableware

Circa: 1900
Manufacturer: US Glass  

Sandwich Flint Beehive Plate Made by Sandwich, c. 1840. 9 ¾" d. The scallops on this octagonal dish are in amazingly fine condition, with just 2 underside chips, one of those on a corner. The central panel features 6 beehives, thistles and stars. On the border, bees alternate between acanthus leaves and scrolls. Very fine stippling. Perfect base rim. (6213)

Keywords: Boston and Sandwich, antique glass, lacy glass, Early American Pattern Glass

Circa: 1840
Manufacturer: Sandwich  

Baby Moses/Cherub Paperweight Maker unknown, possibly English, c. 1885. 4 ¼" l x 1 ¼"h. This is a heavy paperweight, weighing almost 2 pounds. Frosted and clear glass.There is a 1/16" circular chip at the top of the paperweight and many light surface scratches on the face. (6218)

Keywords: Victorian glass, antique glass, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass

Circa: 1885
Manufacturer: unknown  

Palm Leaf Fan Toy Cake Stand Made by Bryce Higbee, c. 1904. 5 3/4" w x 3 ¼"h. Clear, sparkling glass. Interesting stem and patterned foot. All ruffled edges and base rim perfect. No chips or flakes. Excellent condition. (6215)

Keywords: miniature, child’s, childrens glass, cakestand, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass

Circa: 1904
Manufacturer: Bryce Higbee  

Windflower Low Standard Covered Compote American maker unknown for this pattern, c. 1875. 9"d x 8"h. with cover, 5" h. without cover. This compote has a patterned foot and a flower finial. Unlike many pieces, the pattern is on the inside of the glass, rather than the outside. The cover fits very well. Excellent condition, no chips. (146X)

Keywords: comport, serving dish, antique glass, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass

Circa: 1875
Manufacturer: American  

Truncated Cone Salt Shakers with Ring Handle Stand The shaker and stand are American, maker unknown, c. 1880’s. The ring handle stand is a very good fit for these shakers, which are probably not original to the stand. Both stand and shakers in excellent condition, no chips or cracks. The tops are period but not identical – one is a tin star top, the other a pewter moon and star top. (G129)

Keywords: salt and pepper, antique glass, eapg, Early American Pattern Glass

Circa: 1880
Manufacturer: American  

Snail Rose Bowl Snail was made by Duncan, c. 1891. 6"diameter . The glass is sparkling and clear. All of the snails and top rim are perfect. There are 3 shallow 1/8" diameter flakes on the very bottom base ring – 2 next to each other and a single. (5386)

Keywords: vase, tableware, eapg, anatique glass, Early American Pattern Gl

Circa: 1891
Manufacturer: Duncan  

Zia Pueblo Tile – Bird The design on this polychrome tile is a traditional Zia Bird. The tile is hand made in the tradition of the pueblo and has soft, non shiny surface. The tile measures about 5 3/8" square. The tile back has writing. The top line is obscured. The line below says "San Ysidro, NM. 87053".
There is minor edge wear and a tiny bit of surface abrasion. Generally it is in very nice condition. Age and specific potter are unknown. (#1165)

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Manufacturer: Zia Pueblo  

Wild Burro Tile by Gila Pottery and Daniel Nash This tile was made by the McKusicks' of Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona in the late 1950's to early 1960's. The tile design was done by a friend of theirs, Daniel Nash. Nash was a well known Native American Apache artist who not only created many tile designs for the McKusick's, but was quite famous in his own right as an artist. The tile depicts a wild burro. Wild burros were introduced into the US southwest by the Spaniards in the 1500's. Their long ears are characteristic of the breed. Equus Asinus is the latin name for this amazing animal. The tile measures 5 3/4" square. It has the impressed Gila Pottery mark on the back and is signed Nash D. on the front. It is in excellent condition. (#1164)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery  

McKusick Gila Pottery Roadrunner Tile This gorgeous tile was made by Charmion and Bob McKusick of Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona circa 1960. This has a turquoise glaze background. The roadrunner's head is facing to the right. The tile measures 5 3/4" square and has the impressed Gila Pottery mark on the back. It is is excellent condition. (#1117)

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Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: McKusick Gila Pottery  

Wise Owl Tile What a great depiction of a whimsical owl on this small tile! This measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". This handmade tile is done in raised line technique. It has a high glaze black background and matte glazes of white, yellow, blue and rust for the owl figure. The tile is not marked, and I do not know the age of it. It would be great turned into a pin to wear – just glue on one of those pin backs and it would look super! It's in excellent condition. (#stbx_owl)

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