Belgian Antique Fireplace Tile of a Lion Wessel Each tiles measures 6" square

Each tiles measures 6" square and nearly 3/4" thick

This antique architectural tile block has a finely detailed bas relief rendering of an adult male lion

Overall this measures 18" tall and 22" wide

A 6 inch tile of a bird on a turquoise glazed background with cork backing

Belgian Antique Fireplace Tile of a Lion Wessel Each tiles measures 6" squareA press molded tile of a lion's head surrounded by a wreath from ESCOYEZ LOUIS TERTRE ET HAUTRAGE in Belgium. The company exhibited at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. This tile is made from a heavy and dense black basalt clay and was most likely used to line the box of a fireplace. Measures 4 1 2" square and 3 4" thick. The back is marked "TERTRE ESCOYEZ". The condition is very good with some small flakes on edges corners.