Walter Crane for American Encaustic Tile Company. The transfer image depicts an illustration titled “Fortune and the Boy” from his work Baby’s Own Aesop. The tile measures approximately 6” square while the outer dimension of its wide dark finished fumed oak frame measures 13 3/4” square. Incised mark to back of tile: AETCO FAIENCE. Overall condition is very good to excellent though there are some issues of note. There is mortar residuals on back of tile and associated grinding marks with some chipping. Front of tile appears undamaged ,some crazing but no chips and no cracks. Note Walter Crane monogram tucked in image at lower right.

$325