Blue and White Fleur de Lis Shield Tile by Franklin Mercer This large tile plaque was

This large tile plaque was made by Ceramano (1954-1989) in the 1970's

A similar tile is shown in a Stark catalog page reproduced in the 4 volume Encyclopedia of American Art Tile by Norm Karlson Heavy

where he established a ceramics department

This tile by Grueby Pottery and Faience of Boston Massachussetts dates to about 1910s

The design is on a faience clay body and is press molded

Blue and White Fleur de Lis Shield Tile by Franklin Mercer This large tile plaque wasA glossy white fleur de lis is pressed into a matte blue shield tile made at the Franklin Tile Company (1923 1935) in Lansdale PA. The tile measures 9" tall and 6 1 2" wide. The edges have been glazed so that the shield could be face mounted. It has three impressed marks on the back "Franklin Pottery Faience". In very good condition with a few glaze pops in the white glaze and a few nicks and rubs along the edges.