J & J G Low Art Tile Works, Chelsea, MA 1877-1902 This dust-pressed antique tile has a simple raised geometric pattern and very glossy glazing. Most of Low’s tiles were made using this method and all are over 111 years old now. See this tile in Norman Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 1, [...]
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 1910-1967 This vintage commemorative tile celebrates UND’s Parent Day, June 1936. The matte brown glaze covers the sides and there is a pretty floral motif in the center of this 3-dimensional tile. This is from Norman Karlson’s collection and appears in his first book “American Art Tile [...]
Grueby, So. Boston, MA 1894-1919 Grueby was an award-winning tile and pottery company, known for their amazing matte green glaze. This is their field tile in pale blue with a matte finish. We have enough for a small project, or combine with other tiles for a larger installation. We also have smaller quantities [...]
Grueby, So. Boston, MA 1894-1919 Pale blue matte glazing covers this six-sided antique Grueby tile. We have enough on hand for a small project. As you can see from the photo, the glaze varies from tile to tile. We also have smaller quantities of beige and brown tiles; contact us for details. 3″ x 3″ [...]
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935 Two vintage Franklin bird tiles have been framed in wood. They have a mixture of matte and glossy glazes with fine raised lines separating the colors. This innovative company made faience tiles, hand-painted and decal tiles, and introduced single-fire tiles and craze-proof tiles. 9 7/8″ wide [...]
San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX circa 1920-1950′s Mission scenes were a popular subject of this great pottery from San Antonio. It has nice color separation with 8 bright, vivid glazes. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Great condition; tiny corner chip/minor surface wear Qty = 1 $450
San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX 1920-1950′s Soft glaze colors have a satiny finish on this floral tile with a daffodil. The tile has a hand made feel with its irregular corners and smooth edges. 5 3/4″ square x 1/2″ thick Great condition; signed, never set Qty = 1 $650
Grueby, So. Boston, MA 1894-1919 Matte green and blue glazes are outlined in brown in this vintage Grueby tile. Simple geometric design is framed by thick green glaze. 4″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent condition; never set Qty = 4 $150 each
Rossman, New York, NY 1908-1930 Here is a rare find for us – a Rossman tile! Excellent color separation is evident on this raised-line tile with five matte glaze colors. The Robert Rossman Company was taken over in 1911 by Beaver Falls Art Tile Company and in 1927 a new corporation was [...]
Empire Floor & Wall Tile Company, Zanesville, OH 1909-1929 Matte glazing contrasts nicely with the glossy black border on this vintage Empire tile. The simple lion is outlined in black and has a glossy black eye. A sweet little tile that can be framed, used as a paperweight or set into an installation. 3″ square [...]
Hamilton Tile Works, Hamilton, OH 1883-1901 This antique tile is between 112-130 years old! Prior to forming the Hamilton Tile Works, Adolf Metzner, a German immigrant, started making tiles in his back yard. This Victorian-style tile has a stylized, 3-dimensional floral motif with glossy glaze colors and crazing. 6″ square x 5/8″ thick Very [...]
Trent Tile Company, Trenton, NJ 1882-1939 Trent was an early prolific pottery that made outstanding dust-pressed, high-glazed tiles. This antique tile is very three dimensional and has a pretty floral motif. The glossy glaze has crazing. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Good condition; has surface wear and chips; signed. Condition varies per tile. Qty [...]
Empire Floor & Wall Tile Co., Zanesville, OH 1923-1929 John B. Owens established his first pottery in 1891 and operated almost continuously under different business names until 1929. This Arts & Crafts style tile has a floral/leaf motif and two shades of matte green glazing. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Excellent condition; signed, never [...]
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935 This is a very well made tile depicting a bird on the branch of a pine tree, sitting among the pine cones. Superb color separation and the combination of matte with glossy glazes adds to its charm. We have other bird tiles from Franklin; if interested, contact us [...]
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935 A bowl of daffodils is depicted on this tile from Norman Karlson’s collection. It has great color separation and both matte and glossy glazes in five colors. This same tile is pictured in Mr.Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tile, Region 2, page 212. 8 1/2″ square x 5/16″ [...]
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935 Excellent color separation is evident on this cuenca (raised line) tile from Franklin. Soft pale glazes have a combination of matte and glossy finishes. At some point, a felt backing was added, as well as four ‘legs’ creating a tile trivet or coaster. The tulip motif is [...]
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935 Two brothers, Malcolm and Roy Schweiker, established this tile company after working for Empire Floor/Wall Tile Company. Raised lines separate the matte glazes on this vintage tile depicting two Dutch boys. Very well made. 6″ square x 3/8″ thick Excellent condition; signed, never set Qty = 1 $250
AET (American Encaustic Tiling Co.), Zanesville, OH 1875-1935 This vintage border tile has a colorful floral pattern with a Persian influence. It has matte glazes on a smooth surface. 6″ x 4″ x 1/2″ thick Excellent condition; signed Qty = 1 $75
Gila Tile, Globe, AZ Circa 1950 This Southwest-themed tile has raised lines defining the design and separating the bright, glossy glaze colors. Great workmanship and styling. 5 3/4″ square x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; has some tiny corner chips Qty = 1 $95
These little insert tile gems came to us as Malibu Tile, but there is some doubt about their origin. Take a good look and let us know what you think! The geometric patterns, recessed into the red clay, have matte glazing. 2″ square x 5/8″ thick Great condition $50 each
Wheeling Tile Company, Wheeling, WVA 1913-1960 Multiple glaze colors go pretty together on this vintage tile from West Virginia. Raised lines create the design and separate the glazes, which have a matte finish except for the glossy black. See this in Norman Karlson’s encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 2, page 241. 6″ square [...]
Wheeling Tile Company, Wheeling, WVA 1913-1960 Made with raised lines, this vintage tile has an abstract design with two matte glaze colors. This comes from Norman Karlson’s collection and can be seen in his Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 2, page 242. 6″ square x 3/8″ thick Good condition; has some edge chips [...]
Wheeling Tile Company, Wheeling, WVA 1913-1960 This vintage tile has a satiny mustard glaze on red clay. We have enough on hand to cover about 12 sq ft; however we have access to many more. Contact us if interested. 3″ square x 1/2″ thick Great condition; signed Qty = 200 + $15 each
Wheeling Tile Company, Wheeling, WVA 1913-1960 We have a large enough amount of these vintage borders for a number of projects. These are well made on red clay and have a smooth satiny finish. Contact us for large quantity discount. 6″ x 2″ x 1/2″ thick Great condition; signed Qty = 390 pcs $20 each
San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX Circa 1920-1950′s Ethel Harris established her “Mexican Arts & Crafts” workshop to train and create jobs for Mexican craftsmen while preserving the arts and crafts traditions. The production consisted of wrought iron tile tables, pottery and tiles. The tiles were glazed in very brilliant colors. The images on [...]
