Amber and oxblood glazed ceramic tiles by AETCo, with raised rose floral designs. The glaze pools in the lower relief, adding depth to the design. Set includes (2) 4 1/4” tiles and (2) 2” tiles. Sold as a set for architectural salvage, restoration, or decorative display. Larger tile is labeled as design 364 in 1890s AETCo catalogue, smaller tile is 2″x2″ version of design 370. Salvaged from 1889 home.

The American Encaustic Tile Company (AETCo.) was founded in 1875 specializing in tile for use in fireplaces and other architectural fixtures. From the 1890s-1930s it was one of the largest tile manufacturers in the world, closing in 1935. Some of its encaustic (patterned using colored clay or cement, not paint) tiles are now included in the Met Museum’s collection.

Measure 4 1/4”w x 4 1/4”h x 1/2″d and 2″w x 2″h x 1/2″d

The large tiles are in good antique condition; the small tiles are in fair antique condition. Surface variation, wear, and mortar remnants typical for age and use.