This set of antique tiles from the hey day of the California Arts and Crafts period is a stunner. Made by the Gladding McBean Company of Glendale and Hermosa Beach, California, this piece may have started it''s life as a tabletop or wall panel. The glazing is rich and done in the dry line, or cueda seca, process. The artwork shows a ship with large billowing sails racing through the water. The set of four six inch tiles are set into a new mahogany frame with ebony pegs in the Greene and Greene style. Notice the great cloud lift details. The condition of these old tiles is superb, with no crazing or wear. There is one small chip to the upper right corner. It is a fabulous piece that would look great in any bungalow interior. Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional pictures of this great item brought to you by BungalowBill. Status: For Sale Reference#: 02121906 Condition: excellent Year: c. 1920''s Country: USA Maker: Gladding McBean Height: 18 in. (45.72 cm) Width: 22 in. (55.88 cm) Style: California Arts and Crafts Materials: clay, cement, mahogany, ebony
Antique Porcelain & Pottery Antique Tiles
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