American Encaustic Tile

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The tiles were manufactured by the american encaustic tiling company at one time reported to be the largest tile manufactory in the world. The american encaustic tiling company was founded in zanesville ohio in 1875. Avente tile s bespoke collection of cement tile hand painted spanish tiles hand glazed ceramic tile molding and trim is for designers architects and homeowners. American encaustic tiling co american encaustic tiling co american encaustic moorish tile set.

65 527 2 on view in. The company was founded in zanesville ohio the town where john glessner was born and raised in 1874 initially operating under the name fischer and lansing tile company. Their tiles were intended to compete with the english tiles that were selling in the united states for use in fireplaces and other architectural locations. 33 pieces american encaustic tile co art deco border nos 6 x 1 2 ceramic.

The first glazed tiles were made in 1880 and embossed tiles. American encaustic a e tile co seashell seaweed 1890 s 1920 s zanesville. View it on ebay. Shop in stock and custom designs from classic to contemporary.

Cement tiles are made by hand one at a time using mineral pigments cement a mold and a hydraulic press. American encaustic tile co ltd glazed decorative vintage tile brown yellow. Porcelain geometric tiles geometric compatible shapes have been used for centuries to achieve highly decorative and highly functional designs. This english architectural heritage has been used extensively in the united states for public buildings commercial establishments and exclusive residential applications.

Among zanesville s major producers of the period which included weller pottery the roseville pottery co and owens pottery was the american encaustic tiling co. View it on ebay. Handmade encaustic cement tile and ceramic tile for commercial and residential design. Late 19th century medium.

American encaustic tile co limited aet aetco also known as aet or aetco it was founded in 1875 by benedickt fischer george lansing both of nyc. The american name was adopted in 1876 and in 1881 they opened a showroom in new york. American restoration encaustic tile company. American encaustic tile company american new york 1875 before 1945 date.

Designs for tile pavements geometrica and encaustic artist. Recreating the grandeur of the american encaustic tile company. The individual patterns are made by manually applying separate pigments one by one in a handmade brass mold.