Antique American Majolica Portrait Tile - USET - Hamlet

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$195.00
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A rare majolica portrait tile from the United States Encaustic Tile Company of Indianapolis, IN, c. 1886, depicting Shakespeare's Hamlet, finished in a translucent amber gold glaze. The tile is intaglio carved "Hamlet" and formed in very high relief; it is in very good condition with light wear to the right collar and the highpoint just above the eye, and lower edge fleabite, as shown. Please write with any questions you may have.

Item Details

Reference #:
AP1078
Quantity
1
Category
Ceramics & Porcelain
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
1877-1886
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
6.00 x 6.00 x 1.00
Weight
1.50
Condition
very good
Material
dust-pressed clay