3 Inch McKusick Gila Pottery Tile of a Road Runner A well executed 3 inch tile of a roadrunner standing on the desert floor along with some grasses. This is a classic McKusick tile in more unusual size. Has a nice back mark also.
( 3148 )
( Photo 85 )
Circa: 1960's
Manufacturer: Mckusick Gila Pottery Globe Arizona  

Minton China Works Footed Trivet Young Family at Rabbit Hutch This blue transfer ware Minton tile shows a young family standing at a rabbit hutch with the boy tending to the rabbit while the mother holds the infant. Tile is 6 inches square and stands 7/8 inch high. Flea bites around edges and at blanket of the baby, still displays nicely.

(T1201A)

Circa: 1890's
Manufacturer: Minton China Works  

8-1/2" Franklin Cowboy on Horseback Leading Foal Tile - Mountains - Desert A great self framed tile made by Franklin Tile of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Tile has Cowboy on Horseback leading a foal, in the background there are mountains, in the foreground is a cactus and more of what looks to be a desert scene. The tile measures 8-1/2 " square and is 3/8" in thickness. The back is the classic Franklin and has what appears to be the factory numeric marks of C-501 with a side ways S ( see photo ). There is a small edge chip on the lower left measuring 1/8" x 1/4" some edge roughness. Field of tile is in very good condition.

( T1201 V )
Circa: 1940's - 1950's
Manufacturer: Franklin Tile Company Lansdale Pennsylvania  

Kay Mallek Tile - Pony / Horse A 6 inch tile done by Kay Mallek of what I would call a painted pony. The tile was done on a Pomona tile blank and is marked as such on back. Tile does have some minor edge roughness, but is still a great addition to any Kay Mallek collection.

( 3126 )
Circa: 1960's
Manufacturer: Kay Mallek  

Art Pottery Figural Fountain Spout This fabulous and unusual figural fountain spout is done in the design of head of a seal or sea lion. It's done in a rich dark brown to black glaze. The squared base of the spout measures 5 3/4" square and is between 3/4" - 7/8" thick. The relief is extraordinary – 4" high.

Although unmarked, this was most certainly made by a high quality Arts & Crafts Movement pottery / tile company. The clay was hand worked on the interior to help create the opening for the water. The work is good enough to have come from the Mueller Mosaic Tile Company.

There are quite a few glaze flakes on the seal and the base. That said – it is still a wonderful example of a whimsical spout. What a great addition to your garden! (X1007)

Keywords: pottery clay sealife
 

Alhambra Kilns Pelican Tile 1926 - 1937 A wonderful 3-1/2" Pelican tile done by Alhambra Kilns of Santa Monica 1926 - 1937. Tile is in good condition, nice glaze colors and a good pressing. Looks like a yellow glaze dripped from another tile above in the firing process and hit the edge. Just below that yellow drip on the edge there is a chip, my guess would be that the yellow formed a "globe" and was probably removed at the factory.
The back mark is hard to read due to some adhesive that is on the back, but portions can be made out.
Tile is 5/8" thick

( Photo 1 )
( 3264 )
Circa: 1926 - 1937
Manufacturer: Alhambra Kilns  

Alhambra Kilns Lamb of God Tile An unusual 3-1/2" Lamb of God tile done by Alhambra Kilns of Santa Monica 1926 - 1937.
Tile is in good condition, nice glaze colors of tan, brown and a blue foreground.
Tile is 5/8" in thickness. Back mark is fairly clear on this example.
Always willing to combine shipping on tiles, if they end fairly close to each other.

( Photo 2 )
( 3265 )
Circa: 1926 - 1937
Manufacturer: Alhambra Kilns  

3 Inch McKusick Roadrunner Tile with Misspelled Back Stamp 1960's This tile done by the McKusick's in Globe, Arizona is of a roadrunner going left. The back stamp says Keller Canyon - It should actually read Kellner Canyon. Tile is in very good condition.

( 1678 )
( Photo 169 )
Circa: 1960's
Manufacturer: Mckusick Gila Pottery Globe Arizona  

Dog of Nuremberg Mercer Tile 1920's Mercer / Moravian Tile Dog of Nuremberg measures 4-1/8 inches square and is 5/8 inches thick. Tile is in good condition. The surface is buff clay with glaze of a blue - gray in recesses. Back has no markings and I would date this piece to the 1920's

Design #64 from old Mercer catalog
Catalog states;
Design is from 13th Century found at the Chapter house of Cathedral at Constance.

( T1152D )
Circa: 1920's
Manufacturer: Mercer Moravian Pottery Doylestown Pennsylvania  

Mueller Mosaic Company Goat Tile ~ Advertising Piece This is a tile made by Mueller Mosaic Company measuring 10-3/8 inches square and 1-1/2 inches in total thickness. The piece is un-glazed.

Inscribed onto the the left front side going vertically is Mueller along the bottom it says Mosaic Co. Trenton.

A truly wonderful piece that displays nicely.
( T3901Y )
Circa: 1920
 

3 inck McKusick Gila Pottery Roadrunner Tile - 3 inch McKusick Gila Pottery tile of a roadrunner on the desert floor with grasses in the background. A classic McKusick piece for your collection.
Stamped marked on back McKusick Gila Pottery.

( 1831 )
( Photo 152 )
Circa: 1960's
Manufacturer: Mckusick Gila Pottery Globe Arizona  

Rossman 3 Inch Stylized Mouse Tile 1908 - 1930 A rather unusual tile done by Rossman of New York between 1908 - 1930. The piece has a stylized large ear mouse with it's tail wrapping around. The tile is 2-3/4 inches square and is 5/8 of an inch in thickness. Impressed into the back is the Rossman R and the numbers 1318.

( Armoire2 )
Circa: 1908-1930
Manufacturer: Rossman Tile  

Rossman 3 Inch Skinny Dog Tile 1908 - 1930 A rather unusual tile done by Rossman of New York between 1908 - 1930. The piece has a very skinny dog with long slender legs, a curled tail and with it's head down. The tile is 2-3/4 inches square and is 5/8 of an inch in thickness. Impressed into the back is the - Rossman R- and the numbers 1329.

( Armoire 1 )
Circa: 1910
 

Santa Monica Tile (Taylor) - Whimsical Bird #1 Great whimsical dodo bird type beast 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. Really attractive glaze colors of muted green, blue, salmon, and gold. Measures 4 1/4" square - circa 1930. In excellent condition. (#3164)

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

Manufacturer: Taylor Tilery  

Robert Rossman Tile of a Snake Charmer A beautiful tile done by Robert Rossman Tile of a snake charmer. Colors a vibrant and crisp. Tile measures 6 inches square and is 5/8 inch thick. Marked on back ROSSMAN.

Not sure they get much better than this!

Robert Rossman Company, New York, NY 1908-1927

( Armoire )
Circa: 1920's
Manufacturer: Robert Rossman Tile