Angel Tile by AETCO American Encaustic Art Pottery Yei Originally designed during the Arts

Originally designed during the Arts and Crafts period these stayed in production through the 1960s and can be found as an accent decorating the wall above a tub in many higher end mid century homes

6 inches tall

generally accepted that incised "R Guerin" marks are earlier with simple Guerin signatures

Measures 4 3/4" square and 1/2" thick

Made from a thick red faience clay

Angel Tile by AETCO American Encaustic Art Pottery Yei Originally designed during the ArtsThis massive tile by the American Encaustic Tile Company, AETCO, of Zanesville Ohio was made at the beginning of the 20th Century. The deeply carved image shows an angel, its hands clasped in prayer. The blue wings are covered in a lustrous glaze. The image is framed in a checkered border. Possibly meant for a church these large tiles are extremely rare. It measures 13 1 2" square and 3" thick and weighs 25 pounds. The back has an early impressed