Batchelder Geometric Assortment

On January 27, 2012, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 These tiles have a 3-dimensional geometric pattern recessed into the red clay and glazed with matte colors.  Can be used with Batchelder field tiles to create a fireplace, fountain, back splash, tile table, counter etc.   Sold separately. 3  3/4″ square x 1/2″ thick Great condition; signed Qty = 1 [...]

Batchelder Scenic Tile

On December 31, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 The rolling landscape is a pleasing subject found in many Batchelder tiles.  This tile has Arts & Crafts styling with simple details in the castle, trees, grounds and  rocks.  The matte medium-blue glaze in the recesses brings the scene to life with its 3-dimensional feel.  Perfect for fireplace surrounds, especially [...]

Batchelder Wall Fountain

On December 28, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 Featured here is a fabulous, relief molded Batchelder fountain back.  This design is depicted as No. 211 in a period catalogue. Set within a classical arch-shaped frame is a fairyland scene showing two charming putti playing Pan flutes.  These reed flutes were named for the Greek god Pan, the god [...]

Batchelder Hunter/Prey Tile

On December 15, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 This depression-glazed, matte relief tile depicts a hunter spearing his prey.
  Both the archaic design and the intensity of the depicted emotion emphasize the Medieval inspiration, an influential design source for Batchelder and other Arts & Crafts era artisans.  
Shown is brilliant chartreuse, but we also have dark green, cobalt [...]

Batchelder Pasadena Castle Tile

On July 9, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 Exquisite matte relief scenic tile crafted in Batchelder’s legendary Pasadena studio.  Finished in a dusty, mottled bronze-buff engobe with steel blue in the recesses, the crisply-detailed storybook motif of knights and castles is a classic Batchelder design theme and is set off by a deep, self-framing relief border.   In [...]

Batchelder Peacock Arch

On May 19, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 Exceptional and very desirable set of antique, matte engobe-finish Batchelder relief tiles forming a pointed arch. These tiles would have been originally intended to decorate a fireplace or an archway opening. The central keystone is an exquisite design of two birds, probably peahens, perched amidst a swirl of foliate arabesques. [...]

Batchelder Celtic Rosette Tile

On May 7, 2011, in American Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 This deep-relief molded tile is a splendid example of Batchelder’s genius.  The Medieval-inspired Celtic rosette motif is decorated in blue and plum engobe in the recesses on a buff ground.  This tile is illustrated as No. 302 in a period catalogue.  The dimensionality of the rosette is striking and is [...]

Batchelder Large Landscape Scenic Tile

On April 23, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA   1909-1932 Here is an excellent example of the work done by Batchelder.   This wonderful scenic tile has an idyllic landscape setting with rolling hills, shrubs, rocks and trees in the foreground.  Great 3-dimensional detailing combined with their earthy matte glazes, make this tile perfect for framing or fireplace installation. [...]

Batchelder Tree Tile

On April 8, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 This is a handsome, signed Batchelder scenic landscape tile with an image of a tree in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.  Matte glazing is medium blue with shades of beige and taupe.  Perfect for framing or installing into a fireplace surround. 5  3/4″ square x 3/4″ thick [...]

Batchelder Hexagon Tile

On April 7, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 Depression-glazed, six-sided Batchelder tile with geometric pattern.  The medium blue glaze is only in the recessed areas, and the raised pattern is unglazed or bisque terra cotta.  Very unique. 6″ x 1″ thick Good condition; side chips blend into the clay Qty = 1 $225  

Batchelder Old Mother Hubbard Tile

On March 17, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 Batchelder’s version of Old Mother Hubbard, a famous nursery rhyme, is greatly depitced on this large tile. Check out all the wonderful details, including the mouse.  This signed tile has a 3-dimensional feel, raised letters and a brown matte glaze. 11  3/4″ square x 1″ thick Great condition; there is [...]

Batchelder Ventilator/Grill Tile

On February 27, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA 1909-1932 Wonderful matte tile, listed as #631 in a group of “Pierced Tiles” in a period Batchelder catalogue. This tile has an attractive combination of  a soft, peacock-blue glaze on the edges and interior with a wash of matte sienna glaze on the front. These tiles were commonly used in radiator [...]

Batchelder Bisque Soap Dish

On February 27, 2011, in Miscellaneous Items, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA  1909-1932 In addition to great tile, Batchelder made wonderful bathroom accessories.  This soap dish was left in the bisque (unglazed) form and is accented by snails on either side of the dish and in the upper corners.  The interior is smooth and the exterior is scored with parallel lines. 5  3/4″ [...]

Batchelder Small Pomegranate Tile

On February 2, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA   1909-1932 Here is a lovely vintage Batchelder tile with a branch of pomegranates.  There is nice detailing around the edges and the central theme is framed by a circle within a square.  The dusty pale blue glaze accents the 3-dimensional design. 3  3/4 x 3/4″ thick Great Qty = 1 [...]

Batchelder Field Tile

On January 28, 2011, in Field Tiles, by nancy

Batchelder, Los Angeles, CA   1909-1932 We have a large supply of Batchelder 3×3 field tiles on hand.   The dusty, mottled, matte glazes range from light beige to light brown and shades of blue and green.  We show four examples in our photos.  Be creative when designing a fireplace surround, floor, counter or back [...]

Batchelder Glazed Corbels

On January 22, 2011, in Miscellaneous Items, by nancy

Antique corbels with quite a different look for Batchelder.