Grueby, So. Boston, MA 1894-1919 Here is just a sample of our antique Grueby 3″ decorated tiles that we have amassed over the years. All have that great Grueby style and glazing that won awards and recognition all over the world. Quantities vary per tile. Sold individually. 3″ square x 1/2″ [...]
Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI 1903-present This is a dazzling collection of assorted early Pewabic tiles. The most influential legacy of founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton was, inarguably, the groundbreaking iridescent glazes which caused a sensation in the world of American art pottery. An array of matte and bright iridescent glazes in rich, aqueous greens, blues [...]
Harding Black, San Antonio, TX C1940-1990 Revered San Antonio, Tx glaze master, ceramist and studio potter, Harding Black created this circa 1940′s molded, hand-pressed 12-tile panel depicting a tender Madonna & Child. The classic Spanish-Colonial design is executed in vibrant, polychrome vellum glazes on a thick, red earthenware body. Here we see an impressive example [...]
Harding Black, San Antonio, TX C1940-1990 Superlative Harding Black studio tile trivet portraying a friar gazing at a picturesque Southwestern-style mission. The signed 1944 piece dates from the period when Black was experimenting with advanced glaze formulas. Here we see the extraordinary range of rich, clear colors achieved by this consummate artist. Not content to [...]
Midland Terra Cotta, Cicero, IL C1910-1918 This is an exceptional vellum glazed architectural terra cotta tile. During its brief history, Midland supplied many significant projects including Chicago’s visionary Municipal Pier. Incorporating a virtual encyclopedia of Art Deco design motifs and glazed in a rich, bronze-like finish, this tile is an extraordinary expression of the golden [...]
Western Art Tile Co., Glendale, CA 1904-1910 This is an impressive vintage relief tile with a trapezoidal shape that complements the intricate, Mayan-inspired design. This thick, red clay tile, with its obviously excellent quality and refined technique, is glazed in a matte chocolate. The back is marked with an incised “Western Quarry Tile Co.”, which [...]
American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935 Remarkable vintage panel by AET consisting of six 6×6 tiles. There are so many wonderful details to catch the eye, especially the overall design where one is viewing the outdoor scene thru an archway. The female figure, sitting on a rock among the trees, is lovingly petting the [...]
Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA 1909-1932 This deep-relief molded tile is a splendid example of Batchelder’s genius. The Medieval-inspired Celtic rosette motif is decorated in blue and plum engobe in the recesses on a buff ground. This tile is illustrated as No. 302 in a period catalogue. The dimensionality of the rosette is striking and is [...]
Mueller Mosaic Co., Trenton, NJ Herman Carl Mueller, one of the most acclaimed ceramists of his era, was affiliated with Mosaic Tile of Zanesville, OH before starting his own company in order to fulfill his own artistic vision. Mueller Mosaic tiles exhibit a superlative degree of craftsmanship combined with highly-skilled artistic design. This relief tile [...]
American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935 Wonderful vintage nursery rhyme tile from Norman Karlson’s collection. AET used the brown dry-line technique characteristic of only a handful of tile makers. The design is charmingly executed and the many glaze colors are complimentary. This tile was used in the Encyclopedia of American Art Tile, Region 3, [...]
Flint Faience & Tile Company, Flint, MI 1921-1933 This is an outstanding, raised-line tile with Persian-style geometric pattern from Flint Faience. It has excellent color separation with seven matte and semi-gloss glazes. 4 1/4″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent condition; signed Qty = 1 $325
J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works, Chelsea, MA 1877-1902 Arthur Osborne emigrated from England to America in the 1870′s and worked for the J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Company, where he became the chief designer and modeler of low relief molded tiles which were press molded by hand and identified by [...]
Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH 1880-1965 Deep relief, vellum finish, pastel rainbow polychrome tile trivet featuring a vibrantly lifelike Macaw parrot perched on a branch amidst a profusion of exotic blossoms. This is a wonderful early example, dated 1920, where the parrot is looking up as if it’s about to start preening. The piece is also [...]
Architectural Tiling Co., Keyport, NJ 1912-1960′s This raised-line tile depicts a bold Tudor Rose with a robin’s egg blue center. The creative juxtaposition of black and mustard against a brilliant cobalt blue background makes a delightful composition. See it in Norman Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tile, Region 2, P.133. 6″ square x 1/2″ [...]
American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935 Charming vintage AET printed transfer tile depicting the nursery rhyme, Baa-Baa Black Sheep. Very collectible and can be framed or installed to brighten a child’s room, or makes a sweet gift. See this tile in the Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 3 by Norman Karlson. 6″ square [...]
Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI 1903-present This is a unique use of tile, all Pewabic field tiles plus three 2″ inserts, making up this attractive vintage panel. From a distance, the gold and green appear to be individual tiles, but are in fact border tiles. There is a combination of matte and glossy finishes. The tiles [...]
Mosaic Tile Co., Zanesville, OH 1894-1972 This is a decal or transfer tile made by transferring the paper image onto the pre-fired ceramic, which is then fired again. The windmill is the prominent feature, with a sailboat in the background, and fleur de lys in the corners. The original paper label is affixed to the [...]
Flint Faience & Tile Co., , Flint, MI 1921-1933 Attractive framed 6″ tile from Flint Faience, known for their high-quality tiles. This raised-line tile depicts a complex and elegant medallion design. The cerulean, indigo, mustard and ochre glazes are punctuated by black and cream. Nicely framed in an Arts & Crafts style wood frame with [...]
Flint Faience & Tile Co., Flint, MI 1921-1933 Flint Faience was founded as a subsidiary of the A.C. Spark Plug Company and General Motors. Flint tiles were of exceedingly high quality and were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and used in prestigious installations, including the Presidential Palace of Peru. This tile depicts a [...]
Enfield Pottery, Enfield, PA 1906-1930 Wonderful vintage Enfield Neo-Classical tile with heavily molded angel. The glaze on the creamy-white angel is highlighted with clay showing through, and the angel stands out nicely against the mottled green. The tile has a very hand-made look, including the shelf along the top. Notice the original Enfield label is [...]
Hamilton Tile Works, Hamilton, OH 1883-1901 This is a handsome and very old hunting dog tile from Hamilton. The high-glazed indigo is accented by some of the white clay showing through. Notice the nice details, such as the acorns and oak leaves in the corners, and the reeds inside the circle. This is the tile [...]
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 1910-1967 The ceramics department at the University of North Dakota School of Mines produced pots and tiles of superlative quality. This matte finish tile is decorated with crisply incised foliate design around a central eight-point star. The fawn-colored glaze in a soft, vellum finish is most appealing. This [...]
Newcomb College, New Orleans, LA 1895-1940 This is a rare and interesting tile modeled and signed by the noted Newcomb designer and decorator, Leona Nicholson. The base is marked with the hand-built cipher “H”, “B” and “N” for Newcomb Pottery. The inscription reads “Paul Morphy Chess Player” and honors the famous American chess prodigy known [...]
Flint Faience & Tile Co., Flint, MI 1921-1933 Flint tiles were all made by hand, and were well designed and executed. This glossy tile has a raised fleur de lys motif in mauve with cobalt blue in the recessed areas. A touch of rose completes the design. 3″ square x 1/2″ thick Very good [...]
Wheatley Tile & Pottery, Cincinnati, OH 1880-1932 This is a very pretty insert tile from Wheatley. Raised lines separate the four matte glaze colors; gray, medium blue, pink and pale mustard. Crackling or crazing authenticates its age and adds character. 3″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent condition Qty = 2 $100
