The Potteries of New England, Part V: Low Art Tile Works

Top 6. Feb 15, 2004 6:48 AM

» lowtiles - Re: Re: What fun it would be

Hello.

I collect LOW Art Tile and I'm just wondering if you have purchaced the clock casing, or just "found" it at a shop, or someplace?

I would be interested in it, if it is for sale, either by you or someone else.

Thanks, Steve. (in Minnesota) (gnatbyte@mn.rr.com)

-- posted by lowtiles

Top 7. Feb 15, 2004 8:47 AM

» Barbara Bell - Re: Re: Re: What fun it would be

In response to message posted by lowtiles:

Steve, the reader with the question about the clock facing posted a year ago. I don't expect she will be back here and will see your question. Have you done a Google or eBay search for similar items?

-- posted by Barbara Bell

Top 8. Apr 8, 2005 9:07 AM

» ratc1890 - Robertson Art Tile Company

We have a Tile Heritage Foundation grant to write a history of the Robertson Art Tile Company in Morrisville, PA, which was founded by George W. Robertson in 1890, after he left Low Art Tile. If anyone has any information to share on this company, we would appreciate your contacting us. Our family ran this company for almost 50 years, but we started our research with very little information since the company had been sold out of the family before it closed in 1982. We are willing to share information with interested people, and if you have Robertson tiles to sell or would like an ID on a tile, we will be glad to assist you. Thank you--Scott Anderson & Judi Wells

-- posted by ratc1890

Top 9. May 6, 2005 7:41 PM

» dakota46 - Re: Robertson Art Tile Company

In response to Robertson Art Tile Company posted by ratc1890:

I came across your message in my search for robertson tiles...I am restoring a bathroom in the Dakota, the first luxury apartment building constructed in NYC in the 1880's...and thought you might be interested to know that the tiles in my apartment, which are original to the building, are robertson tiles!!! and now I must return to my hunt...but if you have any questions or need any images just give me an email...good luck in your work...ilon specht

-- posted by dakota46

Top 10. Jul 18, 2005 7:47 AM

» studiom - Re: Robertson Art Tile Company

In response to Robertson Art Tile Company posted by ratc1890:

I inherited 3 Robertston hand painted tiles. I have two left (one here and the other is broken) From the little I could gather (memory serving), I did some homework years ago...with the LA County Museum on Tiles. Apparently one of the sons (Initials RC or BC) on the tile, handpainted a few of these. Here are some pics: <img src="http://www.erols.com/artefacts/robertson..."
width="600" height="600"> <img src="http://www.erols.com/artefacts/rbtsonbac..."
width="640" height="479">

Can you tell me who the son was, what the date is (I'm figuring around the time of Matisse early 1930's because that's whom they look inspired by) and any other info you might have. Value?

email: artefacts@erols.com

Thanks...
Margot K

-- posted by studiom

Top 11. Aug 20, 2005 3:57 PM

» nvitalino16 - Re: Robertson Art Tile Company

Hi!
I'm desperate for some information on a product.
I have a pair of vases with dragon head and necks for handles. They are about a foot and a half high. They are orange and green mainly. There is a little bluish purple in them also.
I can take pictures if you're still around and checking this site.
I would like to sell these eventually and I currently have 1800 on them. Too little? Too much?
Feel free to contact me in response to this. vitanb98@yahoo.com.
Thank you so much!
Nina

-- posted by nvitalino16

Top 12. Aug 20, 2005 4:39 PM

» Barbara Bell - Re: Re: Robertson Art Tile Company

In response to Re: Robertson Art Tile Company posted by nvitalino16:

Is there any kind of a mark on the bottom of the vases? That's the most reliable means of identifying pottery. They sound vaguely Asian, perhaps "occupied Japan" or late Chinese export. Pictures would be very helpful.

I'll check back here in a few days, Nina.

-- posted by Barbara Bell