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1920s Solon and Schemmel Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Tile

Art Deco tile with incised wave and scroll decoration. Yellow glaze that contrasts with naturally pink ceramic where the etching protrudes. Lines match up when arranged in any direction. Handmade in 1921 by Solon and Schemmel Tile Company of San Jose, California. Both square full tiles and coordinating bullnose border pieces available. Sold individually.

S&S, or Solon and Schemmel, Tile Company operated out of San Jose, California from 1920-1936. They became known for their California Arts and Crafts and California Art Deco tiles. Their tiles were used in various notable buildings across California, such as the Steinhart Aquarium and Hearst Castle. They eventually became Stonelight Tile, which is still in business today.

Square: 5 ⅝”w x 5 ⅝”h x ⅝”d.
Border: 5 ⅝”w x 2 ⅞”h x ⅝”d.

Good antique condition with wear  and chipping appropriate for the period. As these are handmade, expect variation in color and size.

  • Manufactured by Solon and Schemmel Tile Company
  • Removed from 1921 residence
  • Warm buff glazed ceramic
  • Incised wave and scroll patterns
  • Square and coordinating border configurations
  • Square tiles measure 5 ⅝” x 5 ⅝”
  • Border tiles measure 5 ⅝” x 2 ⅞”
  • ⅝” thick
  • Very good antique condition
This item is reclaimed

Price range: $30.00 through $40.00

1920s Solon and Schemmel Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Tile

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Art Deco tile with incised wave and scroll decoration. Yellow glaze that contrasts with naturally pink ceramic where the etching protrudes. Lines match up when arranged in any direction. Handmade in 1921 by Solon and Schemmel Tile Company of San Jose, California. Both square full tiles and coordinating bullnose border pieces available. Sold individually.

S&S, or Solon and Schemmel, Tile Company operated out of San Jose, California from 1920-1936. They became known for their California Arts and Crafts and California Art Deco tiles. Their tiles were used in various notable buildings across California, such as the Steinhart Aquarium and Hearst Castle. They eventually became Stonelight Tile, which is still in business today.

Square: 5 ⅝”w x 5 ⅝”h x ⅝”d.
Border: 5 ⅝”w x 2 ⅞”h x ⅝”d.

Good antique condition with wear  and chipping appropriate for the period. As these are handmade, expect variation in color and size.

  • Manufactured by Solon and Schemmel Tile Company
  • Removed from 1921 residence
  • Warm buff glazed ceramic
  • Incised wave and scroll patterns
  • Square and coordinating border configurations
  • Square tiles measure 5 ⅝” x 5 ⅝”
  • Border tiles measure 5 ⅝” x 2 ⅞”
  • ⅝” thick
  • Very good antique condition
This item is reclaimed

Price range: $30.00 through $40.00

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1920s Solon and Schemmel Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Tile

1920s Solon and Schemmel Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Tile

Price range: $30.00 through $40.00