Topic: ID Help - encased parlor stove tile

[LesBeatiques]

Hello all,

This piece measures roughly 3-1/4" in diameter and 2-1/4" tall. The base has a slight depression with tooled pontil scar measuring 1/2" diameter. The teal glazed tile features a detailed relief of a victorian woman with her hair drawn up in a bun and the underside is marked, "Beaver Falls PA". Based on the markings on the tile I assume it is American but I am unable to find another example. Has anyone seen anything similar? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

[ttttootall]

Tile is most likely from the "Beaver Falls Art Tile Co." (1886-1927).

http://www.urbanremainschicago.com/products/architectural/majolica-fireplace-tile/lot-of-three-late-19th-century-american-victorian-era-vibrant-blue-majolica-glazed-diminutive-circular-shaped-ceramic-stove-tiles-featuring-female-portraits.html#ur-desc

[LesBeatiques]

I'm certain that you are correct as to the maker of the tile itself. As for the weight itself I'm not so sure. I see the "Imperial Glass" operated in the same area as Beaver Falls...does anyone know if they experimented with sulphides or related incrustations?