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Tiles 11 Ship Tiles 15 City Tiles 19 Flora and Fauna Tiles 24 Ornament

2 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Table of Contents The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works 3 Ordering 5 About Our Tiles 5 Figure Tiles 6 Musician Tiles 11 Ship Tiles 15 City Tiles 19 Flora and Fauna Tiles 24 Ornament Tiles 29 Floweret Tiles 30 Prices 32 Custom Tile Panels 33 Shipping 34 Page 2

3 The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is maintained as a "working history" museum by Pennsylvania's County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer ( ). Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America. He directed the work at the pottery from 1898 until his death in You may still purchase handmade reissues of tiles, mosaics, and relief panels made in the American Arts & Crafts tradition from us. Come visit and tour our historic museum. Check our catalogues to see the many tiles we have for gifts and installations such as kitchens, fireplaces, floors and walls. Tours are offered every half-hour and consist of a brief video and a walk through the facility. Visitors will see original installations, various displays, and selected aspects of current tile production. Admission fees and operating hours are subject to change. Please call to verify. Open Daily 10:00 AM -4:45 PM Closed selected holidays Last Tour at 4 pm The Tile Shop is open daily 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM (free entry) To Order Call: Page 3

4 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS ORDERING Orders may be placed by contacting us at the address below. Most orders are shipped within 2 weeks. Mounted panels may take up to 6 weeks to complete. Moravian Pottery and Tile Works 130 E Swamp Road Doylestown, Pa Tel: Fax: tileshop@co.bucks.pa.us Orders shipped within Pennsylvania are taxed 6%. Shipping costs may be calculated by referring to the charts on pages 34 & 35. Page 4

ABOUT OUR TILE AMERICAN MADE, from our local red clay in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, our tiles are pressed out of exact copies of the museum s original archived molds and allowed to dry for a period

5 ABOUT OUR TILE AMERICAN MADE, from our local red clay in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, our tiles are pressed out of exact copies of the museum s original archived molds and allowed to dry for a period of several weeks. Once dry, they are fired in a kiln to about 1848 F, allowed to cool and then hand painted with glaze colors and fired again to a higher temperature of about 1945 F. All tiles are about ½ to ¾ thick, unless otherwise noted. They are multicolored and are painted to be as historically accurate as possible. Colors may not be modified. Due to the use of natural unpurified materials and the handcrafted nature of the product each tile is unique. INDIAN MAKING FIRE To Order Call: Page 5

6 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS HAND PAINTED FIGURE TILES Figure tiles illustrate agricultural, domestic or recreational activities carried out throughout the course of the year.. Each handpainted relief figure is cut out in silhouette of the design. They measure approximately 4 square and are about 3/4 thick. BUTTERFLY GIRL BELLOWS Page 6

7 Carrying twigs Cutting Wood Dipping Candles Fisherman Flailing Hoeing Corn To Order Call: Page 7

8 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Husking Corn Hiving Bees Hoop Boy Huntsman Open Lock Picking Apples Page 8

9 Picking Flowers Picking Grapes Planting Tree Priscilla Reaper Skiing To Order Call: Page 9

10 Snow Shoes Sower Tinder Box Umbrella Girl Watering Flowers Winnowing Wheat Page 10

MUSICIAN TILES Henry Mercer created these musicians in 1915 to embellish a fireplace which included large panels inspired by several Wagner operas.

Some musicians are depicted as angels. All twelve wear varied crowns and flowing robes.

11 MUSICIAN TILES Henry Mercer created these musicians in 1915 to embellish a fireplace which included large panels inspired by several Wagner operas. These hand painted musicians, based on medieval and renaissance sources, appear to spring from the center of a flower. Some musicians are depicted as angels. All twelve wear varied crowns and flowing robes. Each handpainted musician is a modeled relief cut out in silhouette of the design. They each measure approximately 6 tall by 4 1/2 wide and are about 3/4 thick. Musician tile mounted on cement with tile borders To Order Call: Page 11

12 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Bagpipe Cello Clarinet Flute Page 12

13 Harp Lute Organ Piccolo To Order Call: Page 13

14 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Triangle Trumpet Violin Zither Page 14

SHIP TILES A number of different sea vessels were given tile form by Mercer to illustrate the history, mythology and romance of traversing the oceans.

15 SHIP TILES A number of different sea vessels were given tile form by Mercer to illustrate the history, mythology and romance of traversing the oceans. From the ghost ship of the Flying Dutchman to the infamous Bounty whose crew mutinied, these ships remind one of the incredible quest for new land, and the race for fame, glory and riches, in the early years of exploration. Each handpainted relief ship is cut out in silhouette of the design. They each measure approximately 4 tall by 4 wide and are about 3/4 thick. In 1789 Captain Bligh set sail from Tahiti in the HMS Bounty with a cargo of breadfruit bound for the Caribbean. Mutineers, led by Fletcher Christian,set Captain Bligh and his supporters afloat in a launch. After returning to Tahiti, Fletcher and his crew fled to Pitcairn Island to avoid the British Royal Navy and burned the Bounty in what they named Bounty Bay. To Order Call: Page 15

Aves refers to the pleasant Isle of Aves in the poem

pirates who attacked Spanish shipping in the Caribbean

The fabled Flying Dutchman, a Dutch Man-of- War ghost

16 Aves refers to the pleasant Isle of Aves in the poem The Last Buccaneer,by Charles Kingsley, about English pirates who attacked Spanish shipping in the Caribbean during the late 1600 s. The fabled Flying Dutchman, a Dutch Man-of- War ghost ship is destined to ply the ocean waters around the Cape of Good Hope for eternity. Page 16

1826. One of Columbus famous ships, the Santa Maria, was slower and wider than his other two more nimble ships.

17 La Perouse, a French explorer who set sail from Brest in 1785, led an expedition of scientific discovery around the world. The two ships in his expedition, the Astrolabe and the Boussole, sank in Melanesia about 1789, and the wreck of the Boussole was later discovered in One of Columbus famous ships, the Santa Maria, was slower and wider than his other two more nimble ships. On Christmas Day, 1492, the Santa Maria ran aground on Hispaniola, on what is now called Haiti. It was disassembled and it timbers used to build the first Spanish settlement. To Order Call: Page 17

The Wager set sail in 1740 from England to fight the Spanish off the coast of Chile. Due to a storm she was separated from her squadron and shipwrecked on a desert island south of Chile.

18 The Wager set sail in 1740 from England to fight the Spanish off the coast of Chile. Due to a storm she was separated from her squadron and shipwrecked on a desert island south of Chile. The crew divided, some supporting the Captain while others chose to separate and attempted their way back to England via small boats they constructed from the wreck timbers. Having left England with just less than 300 men aboard the Wager, only 10 were to finally return. Page 18

19 CITY TILES A number of different sites, both real and imagined, were also given tile form by Mercer. The tiles represent places such as Huitzilio Pochtli, called the Temple of Sacrifice by the Spanish conquistador Cortes, and the imagined Manoa, which the Spanish called El Dorado. Each handpainted relief City is cut out in silhouette of the design. Most cities are approximately 1 thick. FONTHILL Named for Henry Chapman Mercer s Arts & Crafts castle home built of concrete and featuring his remarkable collection of tiles, prints and tools. 3½ w x 4½ h To Order Call: Page 19

3¼ x 4 AVALON The Isle of Apples, paradise of Celtic mythology.

20 ANTIGLIA A mythical island in the Sea of Darkness, or Western Ocean, sometimes marked upon the fanciful maps of ancient geographers. Origin of the name Antilles. 3¼ x 4 AVALON The Isle of Apples, paradise of Celtic mythology. A fabled magical island beyond the sunset in the Atlantic Ocean, one of the visionary types of undiscovered America. Dwelling place of the Fairy Morgana, and where King Arthur s sword was forged. 3¼ x 3½ Page 20

3¾ x 3½ CIBOLA The grotesque animals and castles are emblematic of American buffaloes (bison) called

21 CUZCO The great capitol of the Inca Empire, Cuzco was granted to Pizarro by the queen of Spain to conquer and govern. 3¾ x 3½ CIBOLA The grotesque animals and castles are emblematic of American buffaloes (bison) called Vacos de Cibola, Cows of Cibola. First seen by the Expedition of Coronado in New Mexico while searching for the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola. 3¼ x5 To Order Call: Page 21

3¾ x4 MANOA The fabled city of Manoa on the fictional Lake Parima, know as El

22 HUITZILO POCHTLI From a map picture on the Cortez plan of Mexico of 1524, the Temple of Sacrifice dedicated to the Sun god Huitzilo Pochtli. 3¾ x4 MANOA The fabled city of Manoa on the fictional Lake Parima, know as El Dorado to the Spanish, was vainly sought for by many, including Sir Walter Raleigh. 3¾ x4 Page 22

23 MONTEZUMA The palace of Montezuma, ruler of the Aztec empire, in the great Mexican city of Tenochtitlan had fabulous zoo s and gardens. Conquered by Cortez, and razed by the Spanish, it has recently (2008) been discovered and excavated. To Order Call: Page 23

MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS FLORA AND FAUNA

tiles of flora and fauna may be used in a variety

From fireplaces to kitchen backsplashes, or simply

24 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS FLORA AND FAUNA Inspired by nature and the seasons, the following tiles of flora and fauna may be used in a variety of settings. From fireplaces to kitchen backsplashes, or simply hung on a wall, these tiles add a delightful splash of color and texture. DUCK 3½ x3¾ x1¼ Page 24

25 ROBIN 3 x3 BEE 3 x2½ Butterfly 2¾ x2 RABBIT 3 x3 OWL 3 x3 To Order Call: Page 25

26 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS FLOWERPOT 4 x4¼ CINQUEFOIL 3½ x3½ FLAX FLOWER 3 x3½ Page 26

27 CHERRIES 3 x3 DRAGONFLY 4 x4 To Order Call: Page 27

28 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Thicker than our standard tiles these so-called chunky brocades are about 1¼ thick. They provide great contrast, color, and dimension in a kitchen backsplash. Ladybug 3 x2½ STRAWBERRIES 4 x4 BEEHIVE 3¾ x3¼ APPLE 2¾ x3¼ PEAR 2¾ x3½ Page 28

These relief ornaments are one-sided and are flat unglazed terracotta on the

29 MISTLETOE AND HOLLY ORNAMENTS These notched and pierced ornaments have a small hole so that a string or hook can be threaded through to hang them. These relief ornaments are one-sided and are flat unglazed terracotta on the reverse as are all our tiles. MISTLETOE 3¼ x3¼ HOLLY 3¼ x3¼ To Order Call: Page 29

30 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS FLOWERETS Although these floweret and grape tiles are quite small they pack a punch of warm color! Each tile is handpainted and measures about 1 ½ across. Typically used to represent the Four Seasons these delightful tiles also make wonderful wedding favors. WILD ROSE BUTTERCUPS GRAPES Page 30

31 HOLLY LILY MISTLETOE VIOLETS To Order Call: Page 31

32 MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS pg size cost/piece Apple 28 2¾ x 3¼ x 1¼ Bee 25 3 x 2½ x ½ Beehive 28 3 ¾ x 3¾ x 1¼ Butterfly 25 2¾ x 2 x ½ Cherries 27 3 x 3 x ½ Cinquefoil 26 3½ x3½ x Cities 19 4 x 4 x ¾ Dragonfly 27 4¼ x 3¾ x ¾ Duck 24 3½ x3¾ x Figures 5 4 x 4 x ½ Flax Flower 26 3 x3½ x Flowerets 30 1½ x 1½ x ½ 5.75 Flowerpot 26 4 x4 ½ x 1¼ Indian Making Fire 4 5 x 5 x ½ Ladybug 28 3 x 2½ x 1¼ Musicians 10 4½ x 6 x Ornaments 29 3¼ x 3¼ x ¼ Owl 25 3 x 3 x ½ Pear 28 2¾ x 3½ x 1¼ Rabbit 25 3 x 3 x ½ Robin 25 3 x 3 x ½ Ships 15 4 x 4 x ¾ Strawberries 28 4 x 4 x 1¼ ALL SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE AND VARY FROM PIECE TO PIECE. Page 32

CUSTOM PANELS We can mount your handpainted tiles on a bed of cement, of simple geometric shape, in any arrangement you

Increments greater than a 1/2 square foot unit will be proportionately priced.

Relief panels are set into a cement bed and require curing for 4 weeks they usually are available for pickup or shipping

33 CUSTOM PANELS We can mount your handpainted tiles on a bed of cement, of simple geometric shape, in any arrangement you like. The cost of the finished panel will be $36 per square foot with a minimum charge of $18. Increments greater than a 1/2 square foot unit will be proportionately priced. Panels can be made to a maximum 20 inches across. Relief panels are set into a cement bed and require curing for 4 weeks they usually are available for pickup or shipping 6 weeks after ordering. Mounted panels are approximately 2 thick, cement inclusive, and have a hook on the reverse for hanging. Beehive and bees set in cement Detail of reverse showing hanging wire with the stamp of the pottery. To Order Call: Page 33

34 SHIPPING We ship our tiles via UPS. Call or write us and we will be happy to calculate the shipping cost for you. If you would like to estimate it yourself you can find your shipping zone by looking up the first 3 digits of your zip code using the Zone Chart on the following page. Most tiles in this catalogue weigh about a pound when packaged, figure about 10 of our small floweret tiles to a pound. Below you can look up the weight of the tiles and the appropriate zone to estimate shipping and handling. Please contact us to confirm the shipping prices as they are subject to change. Contact us for shipping costs to Alaska and Hawaii. We do not ship outside of the United States. ZONES tile = 1 lb 1 lb $ Look up the 5 lbs total weight of your tiles and go across to the column that 10 lbs contains your shipping zone to calculate shipping cost. 15 lbs lbs lbs Page 34

35 Zone Chart look up the first 3 digits of your Zip Code to find your shipping zone. Dest. ZIP begins with Zone Dest. ZIP begins with Zone Dest. ZIP begins with Zone To Order Call: Page 35

6098 Fax: 215.345.1361 E-mail: tileshop@co.bucks.pa.us http://buckscounty.

36 Bucks County Seal 21 Diameter $461 mounted in cement MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Historic Properties 130 E Swamp Road Doylestown, PA Phone: Fax: tileshop@co.bucks.pa.us COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: CHARLES H. MARTIN, CHAIRMAN - JAMES F. CAWLEY, ESQ - DIANE M. ELLIS-MARSEGLIA, LCSW Page 36

MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILE WORKS. Tiles of the Four Seasons

MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILE WORKS. Tiles of the Four Seasons MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILE WORKS Tiles of the Four Seasons About Us The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is maintained as a working history museum by Pennsylvania s County of