Tropico, Glendale, CA 1920-1928 Gold glaze contracts sharply with the matte black and red-orange on this vintage California tile. This comes from Norman Karlson’s collection, but does not appear in his Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles. This company was in business only three years before being bought out by Gladding McBean. 6″ square x 1/2″ [...]
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
Tropico Potteries, Glendale, CA 1920-1923 We don’t see many signed tiles from Tropico as they were only in business for a very short time before they were purchased by Gladding McBean. This octagon tea tile has five glossy glaze colors arranged in a pinwheel-like pattern, with a sixth color on the edges. 6″ x 1/2″ [...]
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, 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 [...]
