Bertel Thorvaldsen "Winter" By International Tile Co Brooklyn NY gladding mcbean Nearly 3/4" thick

Nearly 3/4" thick

glazed and marked Pinca Grottaglie

It measures 4 3/4" tall

Excellent shiny unworn surface

The Sabal Palmetto

Bertel Thorvaldsen "Winter" By International Tile Co Brooklyn NY gladding mcbean Nearly 3/4" thickThis antique tile was made at the International Tile Company (1882 1888) of Brooklyn NY. It measures 6" square and 3 8" thick. The press molded image is after the allegorical interpretation of the four seasons, or four ages of man, by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 1844). This tile represents Winter or Old Age. It shows the mature couple with their pet cat. The back is marked with the company's NY Pretzel mark B. N. Y. and I. T. C. Beautiful and uncommon