Collection of American Encaustic Co Ltd Portrait Tiles
Two American encaustic Co Ltd brown glazed portrait tiles, one depicting Caesar, the other a young girl; and three other A.C. Co Ltd tiles (5)
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- Encaustic - Encaustic tiles have a long history, with some of the earliest examples dating back to the medieval period in Europe. They were popular for use in flooring and as decorative elements in fireplaces, fountains, and walls. The tiles are made using a manufacturing process that involves embedding different coloured clays into a single tile. The clay colours are arranged in intricate designs, and the tiles are then fired to fuse the colours together. The resulting tiles have a surface pattern that is visible even after the tile is glazed and sealed, giving them a distinctive, ornate appearance. Encaustic tiles are typically made by hand and are often used to create focal points in interior design, such as fireplace surrounds, entryways, or accent walls.
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tiles
- other makers 162
- portrait tiles 10
