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California Faience Tea Tile-Yucca

$700
Wells Antique Tile & Pottery

Los Angeles, CA · Reported available

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Named in listing

California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950

Model / collection

Yucca

Period

1915-1950

Measurements (dealer text)

5 1/4" across x 1/2" thick

Materials

made using the cuenca technique with raised lines separating the glazes

Faience

Condition

Very good condition; signed. Has some surface wear/marks.

5 1/4" across x 1/2" thick Very good condition; signed.

Medium

glazed edges

Additional details
Collection

Tea Tile

National description

California

Design / publication date

This design dates back between 1919-1933

Dealer notes

California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Vintage tea tile was made using the cuenca technique with raised lines separating the glazes. The desert scene features a blooming yucca plant against a pale blue sky. Tea tiles are round with glazed edges and originally made as decorative hot plates. This design dates back between 1919-1933, according to Kirby Brown, grandson of William V. Bragdon, one of the founders of this creative company. 5 1/4" across x 1/2" thick Very good condition; signed. Has some surface wear/marks.

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