Two Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Art Nouveau Tiles, Circa 1900 - 1910
Item History & Price
Offered for your consideration are three beautiful and rare Villeroy & Bock Mettlach art nouveau tiles that are dust-pressed in high relief depicting Neptune and a mermaid carrying a basket of flowers. Circa 1900-1910. Each tile measures approximately 6 inches. Unmarked. For information on the manufacturer, we recommend you read Ken Forster’s very informative book referenced below.
FYI -- Ken started collecting art nouveau tiles around 1980 in such plac...es as Germany, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil, to name a few. After writing his book on University of North Dakota School of Mines (UND) pottery he decided to write “Tiles & Styles—Jugendstil & Secession: Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts Design in German and Central European Decorative Tiles, 1895-1935, ” 240 pp., copyright 2015. The tile on the right is show in a different color in Ken’s book.
Condition: For the most part the tiles are in beautiful condition. The do show some wear to the edges. They do have a bit of crazing but it is difficult to see. Please see photographs for additional details.
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KF
FYI -- Ken started collecting art nouveau tiles around 1980 in such plac...es as Germany, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil, to name a few. After writing his book on University of North Dakota School of Mines (UND) pottery he decided to write “Tiles & Styles—Jugendstil & Secession: Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts Design in German and Central European Decorative Tiles, 1895-1935, ” 240 pp., copyright 2015. The tile on the right is show in a different color in Ken’s book.
Condition: For the most part the tiles are in beautiful condition. The do show some wear to the edges. They do have a bit of crazing but it is difficult to see. Please see photographs for additional details.
PAYMENT -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: PayPal is accepted. Payments received by 2:00 p.m. almost always ships same business day.
SHIPPING: Shipping by U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail. We DOUBLE-BOX to assure that your purchase will arrive in excellent condition.
FEEDBACK: Positive feedback is greatly appreciated and signifies your satisfaction with this item and transaction.
KF
