Art Nouveau Flower Tile by Gilliot et Cie Heimixen Belgium gladding mcbean It bears the early circular

It bears the early circular mark from the 1920's

Small chip at 2 corners

Most tiles of the time were covered in a single color glaze or in some mottled effect and it is rare to see these in a multi-color glazed application demanding intensive hand work

encaustic tiles like these are make for heavy traffic

This antique architectural tile block has a finely detailed bas relief rendering of an adult male lion

Art Nouveau Flower Tile by Gilliot et Cie Heimixen Belgium gladding mcbean It bears the early circularA pretty and delicate Art Nouveau design of flowers and leaves is rendered in low relief under a dove gray glaze. The tile measures 6" square and has traces of mortar on the back. Marked with an H for Gilliot et Cie Heimixen. Slight flakes around the edges. Six of these are available for a project. The gray color compliments both marble and granite and the design under this single color makes ot both sophisticated and understated.