Lea & Boulton Art Nouveau Poppy Tile Winter Impressed signature on the back

Impressed  signature on the back "Muresque Tiles Inc

From the company's Pan American ware line it shows a hand decorated design of a dancing couple in colonial dress

It is presently not working

A rare and early tile by the Low Art Tile Works

A nice hand turned ceramic mug by the North State Pottery of Sanford North Carolina

Lea & Boulton Art Nouveau Poppy Tile Winter Impressed signature on the backA luscious Art Nouveau design of poppy pods graces the face of this tile made by Lea and Boulton (1896 1902). The tile measures 6" square. I have several of these tiles available. They came from a wash stand making the surfaces unworn and the backs clean. Each tile has one or two clipped corners, showing where the panel was held onto the stand with a screw and washer. When the light hits these just right the green and blue glazes have a luster effect.