Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Here’s an adorable vintage miniature ceramic frog made in the earlier years of GMB. The glossy turquoise glaze is highlighted by clay showing thru, which accents the details of the frog. This size is very collectible and rare. The company made larger ones designed to be used as [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Here is a pretty floral/geometric pattern on this vintage talc-bodied, dust-pressed tile from GMB’s Hermosa line. This line got its name when GMB took over the Hermosa Beach plant from American Encaustic in the early 1930′s. This tile has satiny glaze colors on a smooth surface. [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present There are multiple satiny glaze colors on this 10″ vintage tile from Gladding McBean. Nice detailing and fine workmanship. The old iron table base has intricate, finely wrought decorations, such as in the corners of the table. 25 1/4″ tall, 10″ square Very good condition; have the corner [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present A simple geometric design is depicted on this vintage, mid-century tile from GMB. The satiny glaze has a speckled background and raised lines are done in blue. 6″ square x 3/8″ thick Excellant condition; signed Qty = 1 $50
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Vibrant glaze colors pop on this vintage tile from GMB. The floral design includes what appears to be stylized tulips emerging from the center flower. See this in Norman Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 6, page 199. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Good condition; has some corner/edge [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Glossy vibrant glazes and a floral/geometric pattern covers this vintage tile from GMB. It has nice color separation and can stand alone or be combined with other tiles. We have enough on hand for a small backsplash, tile table or other installation. 4 1/4″ square x 1/4″ thick [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present A lion rampant is depicted on this chunky antique tile from GMB. Recessed glazing contrasts well with the terra cotta. The heraldic lion was a popular theme among the old tile makers. 2 3/4″ square x 1″ thick Very good condition; signed; never set Qty = 1 $65
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Franciscan was a line of tile and pottery made by GMB in the 1950′s and later. This brightly-glazed yellow subway tile has a glossy finish. Use your imagination with these tiles; back splash, border for scenic installation or tile table, combine with other vintage tiles to cover a [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Glossy glazes in black and bright yellow cover this antique tile and drip down the sides like frosting over the rich, red clay. It has a smooth surface, an interesting geometric pattern and the colors bleed into each other. We estimate this tile to have been made [...]
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present Very chunky terra cotta tile with simple recessed geometric design and four glossy glaze colors. GMB, with their interesting history, was once the largest tile producer in the West. 6″ square x 1″ thick Very good condition; signed Qty = 1 $150
Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA 1890-present This is a stunning vintage pot from wonderful GMB. Notice its classic shape and Greek key pattern under the rim. What is really amazing is the thick, mottled glazing in shades of green. Use this anywhere for a potted plant; drilled for drainage. 14″ tall x [...]
