Antique AETCo tile with a raised fleur-de-lis design under a crazed white glaze. Sculpted relief detail with green and yellow tint in pooling.  Labeled as design 629 in 1890s AETCo catalogue.  Removed from historic 1904 San Francisco residence. Sold individually.

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.

Each measures 6”w x 2″h x 1/2″d.

Very good antique condition, wear consistent with age.