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 [...]

Mosaic Tile Co. Geometric

On February 1, 2012, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH  1894-1972 A Persian design is the inspiration for this antique tile from Mosaic Tile Company.    There are six colors on a smooth surface with a satiny finish.   MTC was the second largest tile maker in the US, with American Encaustic being the largest. 6″ square x 5/8″ thick [...]

Mosaic Miniature Tile

On January 14, 2012, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Co., Zanesville, OH  1894-1972 We have hundreds of these tiny vintage tiles with matte black glaze on red clay.  Use your imagination to come up with ways to use these little gems.  Will provide an exact count if anyone has a large project to use them on; plus a quantity discount. 1″ square [...]

Mosaic Windmill Tile

On April 15, 2011, in American Tiles, Norman Karlson Collection, by nancy

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 [...]

Mosaic Stylized Galleon Tile

On March 17, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH  1894-1972 This vintage Mosaic tile has their version of the popular Galleon motif.  The bright glazes are thick and rich with a slight sheen to the finish.  Notice the nice texture of the brown glaze.  The galleon and the white waves are raised on a background of cobalt blue. 6″ [...]

Mosaic Tile Co. Molding

On March 8, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, OH  1894-1972 Very unique border or molding tile with high-glazed black combined with matte orange.  What a statement this would make!  We have enough on hand to cover 270″ or 22.5 linear feet; sold separately. 6″ x 3″ x 1  3/4″ deep Very good condition Qty = 45 $40  

Mosaic Kangaroo Tile

On February 9, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Co., Zanesville, OH  
1894-1972 This whimsical, vintage, counter-relief tile depicts an animated kangaroo with its baby peeking out of the pouch.
  The gracefully abstracted design has an Asian simplicity and sophistication.
 Very nice vellum glazes of oxblood against pale gray form a striking contrast. 3″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent, signed. Qty = [...]

Mosaic Walrus Tile

On February 9, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

Mosaic Tile Co., Zanesville, OH 
1894-1972 Charming signed antique tile from Mosaic made in the counter-relief method.
  A walrus design exhibits a sure line and whimsical touch.
  The vellum glazing is in harmonious shades of teal. 3″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent, never set. Qty = 1 $100