Golden Pheasant Tile by Westraven Cellini Craft California Art Tile Company

California Art Tile Company

A vintage tile from Gladding McBean Hermosa California from a series designed in the 1930's

Made in Belgium around 1900 this original Art Nouveau tile panel depicts wisteria blossoms

but attributed to Enfield Pottery of Pennsylvania from the clay body and style

This original German Jugenstil tile was designed by Margarethe Von Brauchitch for the Saxony Stove and Chamotte Wares Factory

Golden Pheasant Tile by Westraven Cellini Craft California Art Tile CompanyA detailed and delicate Arts and Crafts era tile by Westraven, a competitor to Porcelyne de Fles (Royal Delft) until they combined to became one company. Designed in cuenca, or raised line, with matte glazes this tile features a golden pheasant perched on a branch. The tile measures about 6" tall, 3 7 8" wide and 1 2" thick. Fully marked on the back. It is self framed and designed to be hung on the wall as a small piece of art. There are incised holes