CALCO Field Tile/Light Mustard

On June 6, 2013, in Field Tiles, by nancy

CALCO (California Clay Products), South Gate, CA   1923-1932 The glossy glaze on this vintage field tile is a light shade of mustard.   CALCO tiles are well known by tile enthusiasts; they are well made with outstanding glazes.   We have enough on hand to cover approximately 50 sq. ft., plus we have access [...]

Grueby Field Tile/Blue

On April 27, 2013, in American Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

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 [...]

Mexican Vintage Field Tile

On December 22, 2012, in Field Tiles, Foreign Tiles, by nancy

Made in Mexico, circa 1920-1930′s We have about 100 pieces of this little two color tile from Mexico.  Can be arranged in a number of clever ways to create a back splash, frame a mirror, line a tile table or use as a border around a scenic tile.   Smooth surface has both matte and [...]

AET Field Tile/Turquoise

On December 20, 2012, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

American Encaustic Tiling Co., Los Angeles, CA  1919-1933 This field tile with its talc body comes from AET’s LA plant that was in Hermosa Beach.  Lovely shade of light turquoise with a hint of jade green.  We have enough on hand for a small project; about 13-14 sq. ft. 4  1/4″ square x 1/4″ thick [...]

Calco Hex Field Tile

On December 4, 2012, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Calco (California Clay Products), So. Gate, CA  1923-1932 Frosting-like glaze drips down over this vintage Calco hexagon tile.  It has a slightly textured surface with pale mustard in a matte finish.  We have enough on hand for a small project. 4″ across x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; varies per tile Qty = 70 pcs [...]

Wheeling Vintage Border Tile

On November 23, 2012, in American Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

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

Tropico Vintage Field Tile

On November 3, 2012, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Tropico, Glendale, CA  1920-1928 Matte brown glazing has a cool alligator pattern that varies with each tile.  We have a small quantity available; and we also have 8 bullnose and 4 corner pieces.  Contact us for photos. 2  7/8″ square x 3/8″ thick Great condition; varies per tile.  Signed. Qty = 21 $15  

AET Field Tile/Pale Blue

On November 2, 2012, in American Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH  1875-1935 This could have been made in AET’s LA plant, but we’re not sure.   This little tile has glossy, pale blue glazing on a smooth surface.   We have enough to cover a little over 16 square feet or 100 linear feet. 2″ square x 3/8″ thick Great [...]

AET Field Tile/Golden Mustard

On November 2, 2012, in American Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

American Encaustic, Los Angeles, CA  1919-1933 Matte textured glazing covers this vintage field tile from AET’s Los Angeles location.   Each tile is slightly different giving character and dimension to any installation.  We have enough on hand to cover about 10 square feet or almost 60 linear feet.   Can be used with decorative tiles [...]

Gray Field Tile/Mosaic Tile Co.

On October 10, 2012, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH   1894-1972 Solid gray field tile has a matte finish.   We have enough on hand to cover about 5 sq ft.   Use alone or combine with other colors; we also have pale mint green in this size.   Contact us for photos/info. 2  3/4″ square x 1/2″ thick [...]

Cal Art Vintage Subway Tile

On February 22, 2012, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA  1922-1956 We have a small supply of this thick, antique subway tile made by Cal Art.  Handsome mottled glaze in beige/tan has a matte finish.  Can be used as trim on an installation, or combine with other tiles to create a back splash or floor pattern. 5  3/4″ x [...]

MTC Vintage Field Tiles

On February 3, 2012, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH  1894-1972 We have a supply of these old field tiles with satiny smooth glazes.   Contact us for more photos, information or large quantity discount.   Individual quantities below.  Priced individually. 4  1/4″ square x 5/8″ thick Great condition; never set Pale pink =  45 pieces Salmon = 49 pieces [...]

Malibu Vintage Pillow Tile

On January 13, 2012, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA  1926-1932 Eye-catching mottled glazing is pretty awesome on this antique pillow tile from Malibu.  The ‘puffy’ center and smooth edges are covered with high-glazed shades of teal, green, beiges and creamy white.  Crazing adds character!  We have about 90 pieces for sale, enough to cover approximately 10 sq ft. 3  3/4″ [...]

Claycraft Seafoam Green Field Tile

On October 22, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA   1921-1939 High-glazed vintage field (solid) tile has a lovely shade of pale green.   We have over 150 pieces, most of which have been reclaimed, including bull nose tiles.   There are 29 pieces that are in great condition and never been set (pictured).   Contact us for photos [...]

Cal Art Decorative Tile

On May 5, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA  1922-1956 Attractive tile with repeating vine and leaf pattern from Cal Art of Northern California.  The seafoam green is subtle against the black and creamy white semi-gloss glaze colors.   We have a large quantity on hand that be used as a back splash, wainscot, etc.   The quantity [...]

Calco Mottled Field Tile

On April 23, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Calco (CA Clay Products), South Gate, CA  1923-1932 This wonderful field tile from Calco has amazing thick mottled glazing on an uneven tile surface.  There are shades of brown blending with blue and green creating a desirable effect.   We have enough to cover approximately 10 sq.ft. 6″ square x 3/4″ thick Good condition; varies [...]

Tropico Mottled Field Tile

On April 23, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Tropico Potteries, Glendale, CA  1920-1928 Matte glazing is interesting on this Tropico field tile.  Shades of brown blend with shades of green with a pleasing result.   We have enough on hand for a small project.  Combine with solid field tiles to expand their use in a back splash, fireplace surround, wainscotting etc.  Sold individually. [...]

Tropico Variegated Field Tile

On February 27, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Tropico, Glendale, CA  1920-1928 Tropico, known for their famous Pig N Whistle tiles, produced a quite a variety of tiles in their short history.  This little field tile has a light brown and white mottled, glossy finish.  Each tile has a slightly different pattern and they look well together.  We have just enough for a [...]

Malibu Pillow Tile

On February 3, 2011, in California Tiles, Field Tiles, by nancy

Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA   1926-1932 This is another version of our Malibu pillow tile.  It has the same glaze colors and mottled appearance and our pillow tile 1 and could be combined for an awesome look to any project.  This tile is flatter, without the puffed up look and has rounded sides. 3  3/4″ [...]

Batchelder Field Tile

On January 28, 2011, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA   1909-1932 We have a large supply of Batchelder 3×3 field tiles on hand.   The dusty, mottled, matte glazes range from light beige to light brown and shades of blue and green.  We show four examples in our photos.  Be creative when designing a fireplace surround, floor, counter or back [...]

Malibu Turquoise Field Tile

On January 27, 2011, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA   1926-1932 High-glazed turquoise covers this field tile from Malibu Potteries.   We have enough on hand to cover approximately 9 1/2 square feet.  This pretty tile can be combined with decorative tiles to create a back splash, make a tile table or complete just about any other installation. 4″ square [...]