Blue and White Fleur de Lis Shield Tile by Franklin Mercer The edges have been glazed

The edges have been glazed so that the shield could be face mounted

This vintage tile was made at the Wheeling Tile Company (1913-1960) in Wheeling West Virginia

2" and an early registry mark for July 1858

It comes with a separate welded and cut metal stand

where he established a ceramics department

Blue and White Fleur de Lis Shield Tile by Franklin Mercer The edges have been glazedA glossy white fleur de lis is pressed into a matte blue shield tile made at the Franklin Tile Company (1923 1935) in Lansdale PA. The tile measures 9" tall and 6 1 2" wide. The edges have been glazed so that the shield could be face mounted. It has three impressed marks on the back "Franklin Pottery Faience". In very good condition with a few glaze pops in the white glaze and a few nicks and rubs along the edges.