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c1875 RARE pottery frog tray AMERICAN ENCAUSTIC TILING CO New York Zanesville OH
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c1875 RARE pottery frog tray AMERICAN ENCAUSTIC TILING CO New York Zanesville OH
Price: US $37.00
In 1875 the American ENCAUSTIC TILING COMPANY (originally Fischer and Lansing) of New York decided that their expanded production facility would not be located in New Jersey (as had been discussed), but in Zanesville, Ohio, instead. The decision was based on close proximity to both railroad and river in the Ohio city and also based on the raising of about $40,000 by the local Zanesville citizenry to assist with land purchase. This delightful frog ash tray, from its New York marking, seems (?) to have been produced prior to the Zanesville factory beginning production in April of 1892. Measuring approximately 5 inches long, 3 1/8 inches wide at max, and 2 1/2 inches max in height, and with a delightful stylized frog presiding over the outstretched tray, this adorable little frog displays a ridged head and stylized body. While the piece is without crazing or cracks, there are two condition issues that are noted: a glaze pop to the interior of the tray (see photo #4), and a chip (pictured in photo #5)--issues considered when establishing a most reasonable beginning offer price. Speedy shipping send-off!

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