San Jose Rose Tile

On May 5, 2012, in American Tiles, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX  1920-1950′s A lovely rose is depicted on this vintage San Jose tile.   Glaze colors are cleverly used to show the shading on the leaves and petals.  The tile has a smooth surface and six glazes.  Crazing adds interest. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; chip on [...]

San Jose Floral Plate

On April 7, 2012, in Pottery, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX   Circa 1920-1950 This hand made vintage plate has a floral pattern we have not seen before.   The simple hand-painted flowers are colorful and whimsical.  Nice satiny mustard glazing covers this thick plate. 8″ wide Great condition Qty = 1 $450

San Jose Mission Ashtray

On January 27, 2012, in Pottery, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX  C1920-1950′s A simple, yet charming mission is depicted on this vintage ashtray from San Jose.    It has a smooth surface with five glossy glaze colors. 6  3/4″ x 6″ x 1″ deep Excellent condition; signed Qty = 1 $375

San Jose Vintage Tile

On December 28, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX   C1920-1950 Rich deep glossy glaze colors cover this antique geometric tile from San Jose Mission.  Notice the interesting mottled orange glazing on this repeating pattern. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Good condition; small chip on top edge, some minor surface wear Qty = 1 $250

San Jose Mission/Wood-Framed Tile

On June 30, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX   C1920-1950′s What a find – an amazingly crisp, bright polychrome tile, 6×6″, from the storied San Jose Mission Tile Pottery of San Antonio, Texas!  This is one of several depictions of the mission famed for its beauty and known as the “Queen of the Missions”.  This design is [...]

San Jose Miniature Ruffled Bowl

On March 30, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

San Jose Pottery, San Antonio, TX  C1930-1950 Adorable signed San Jose nesting bowl with ruffled edges.  The red clay is visible through the high-glazed pale mustard.  We have other nesting bowls in a few sizes and colors.  Can be set inside each other or displayed alone.  Ask for photos.  Sold separately. 4″ x 1  1/2″ [...]

San Jose Drip Glaze Vase

On March 30, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX   C1930-1950 Unusual for San Jose Mission, the multi-colored glazes drip down the sides of the vase.  Glossy shades of green mix with creamy beige with the underlying brown showing through.  Very beautiful and unique.  Signed on bottom. 3″ x 4″ tall Excellent condition; glaze skips from the kiln [...]