80 Tiles THE C. PARDEE WORKS Antique White New York Subway Tile 6” X 2” 1900’s

Description: Own your piece of the NY City Subway! This listing is for a lot of 80 complete tiles Although each of these tiles was carefully and individually removed by hand and then cleaned, they may still have some imperfections. They are from a Victorian era structure slated for demolition. Each tile measures 6" W x 2 “ H. Although all tiles have been removed and cleaned, some tiles may still have small amounts of mortar on the back, or small areas of paint on the front. Both of which can be removed by soaking the tiles in hot water and using a scrub brush. This listing is for 80 complete tiles As mentioned, tiles have been cleaned and most of the mortar and grout has been removed. Some tiles may need additional cleaning to remove light remains of grout or mortar.most tiles have some crazing consistent with age or imperfections that occurred during the original firing. The tiles pictured are an example of the condition, style and color of the tiles you will receive A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT THE TILE MAKER: The earliest known ceramic work in and around NY and on the subway was done by Heins & LaFarge (artists George C. Heins and Christopher Grant LaFarge), starting in 1901 and continuing up to 1907. Heins and LaFarge were both relatives of John LaFarge (brother-in-law and son, respectively), a leading stained-glass artisan of the day. Heins and LaFarge knew what materials would stand up well to heavy-duty cleaning and scrubbing; they worked with the ceramic-producing firms Grueby Faience Company of Boston and Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati. Grueby’s tile panel at the Astor Place subway station in the New York City Subway incited mass-market competition and the company went bankrupt in 1909. Grueby emerged from bankruptcy and began limited production runs that included statues, pottery, and tiles until 1911. There was a fire in the manufactory in 1913,but Grueby rebuilt. In 1917, the C. Pardee Works in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, bought out the company's works; the Grueby company closed for good in 1920. NOTE: in order to ensure your order arrives safe and to prevent damage to individual tiles, there is an extra 2 day handling time on this order.

Price: 270.95 USD

Location: Burke, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-05T23:57:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.9 USD