American Encaustic Tile Company Fireplace Panel Cherubs in a Tree Hunting Birds Southwestern the registration mark on the

the registration mark on the back dates this tile design to 1896

This vintage Arts and Crafts era tile panel was made by Solon and Schemmel Tile of San Jose California

The tile has a hanger embedded into the back

brawling and engaging in erotic behavior

Vintage tile from the American Encaustic Tile Company AETCO of Zanesville Ohio

American Encaustic Tile Company Fireplace Panel Cherubs in a Tree Hunting Birds Southwestern the registration mark on theA three tile panel by the American Encaustic Tile Company of Zanesville Ohio dating to the late 1800's. Each tile measures 6 inches square making this scene 18 inches long. It shows a pair of cherubs balancing on a tree branch. One aims his bow and arrow at a bird, who in turn ducks his head under his wing in anticipation. Originally these were used as decoration above a fireplace or in a vestibule entering a home. Now these antique tiles can be