Mid Century Mod Wall Tile with Orange Flowers by Ruscha European Tiles one of America's first tile

one of America's first tile manufacturers

Red is a rare and difficult color to achieve in glazes

With only a factory glazed over clay flaw on the back edge it remains in excellent condition with no chips

Double dipped in a Chinese blue glaze it measures 5" tall

The Taylor Tilery was based in Santa Monica California and in operation 1930-1943

Mid Century Mod Wall Tile with Orange Flowers by Ruscha European Tiles one of America's first tileThis tall ceramic tile plaque was made in West Germany by Ruscha in the 1960 70's. Brightly colored red and orange flowers line the surface. They're accented by a background of blue green leaves and edged with a sparkly, metallic bronze glaze. The back has an embedded hanger and is signed. The sides are black. It measures 14 3 4" tall, 9" wide, and 1 2" thick. Excellent original condition. Plaques like these can be used in an installation or hung as a