American Encaustic Tile

Cement tiles are made by hand one at a time using mineral pigments cement a mold and a hydraulic press.

American encaustic tile.

The individual patterns are made by manually applying separate pigments one by one in a handmade brass mold. American encaustic tiling co archives wells tile antiques on line resource and retailer of early california antique tiles pottery and antiques. 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. American encaustic a e tile co seashell seaweed 1890 s 1920 s zanesville.

Late 19th century medium. American encaustic tiling co american encaustic tiling co american encaustic moorish tile set. The american name was adopted in 1876 and in 1881 they opened a showroom in new york. 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 tiles were manufactured by the american encaustic tiling company at one time reported to be the largest tile manufactory in the world. The first glazed tiles were made in 1880 and embossed tiles. View it on ebay. 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.

This english architectural heritage has been used extensively in the united states for public buildings commercial establishments and exclusive residential applications. Porcelain geometric tiles geometric compatible shapes have been used for centuries to achieve highly decorative and highly functional designs. 65 527 2 on view in. American restoration encaustic tile company.

33 pieces american encaustic tile co art deco border nos 6 x 1 2 ceramic. Handmade encaustic cement tile and ceramic tile for commercial and residential design. American encaustic tile company american new york 1875 before 1945 date. Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide.

The american encaustic tiling company was founded in zanesville ohio in 1875. 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. Designs for tile pavements geometrica and encaustic artist. Shop in stock and custom designs from classic to contemporary.

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. Founded in new york in 1875 aetco opened a multi building plant in zanesville in 1892. View it on ebay.