Lion Architectural Tile Block Beaux Arts Era Sail Boat The couple married in 1921

The couple married in 1921 and began their professional ceramics activities moving the operation into a workshop of their own in the municipality of Diessen upon Ammersee and named the new enterprise “Keramische Werkstätte F

AETCO" embossed into the clay

This tile was made through a dust-pressed technique in which clay powder is compressed under high pressure into a mold

It bears an uncommon ink mark "Hand made in America for Southern Highlanders Inc

It is a beautiful clean example in a sharp mold and clean unworn surface

Lion Architectural Tile Block Beaux Arts Era Sail Boat The couple married in 1921This antique architectural tile block has a finely detailed bas relief rendering of an adult male lion. The face of the tile is beveled back to allow for a sculpted effect and is glazed in a light green. The lion and frame are glazed in white. The finish of the surface is vitreous and durable. It measures 4" tall, 9 1 4" wide and 1" thick. The left edge still has its grout attached and the tile is remains in excellent condition with a few blemishes