Rare Tile Panel of a Phoenix by American Encaustic, AETCO Gambone a depiction of the astrological

a depiction of the astrological sign Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)

A leafless tree is on his left

It is housed in an old wooden frame in a deep brown finish

The condition remains excellent

Rare Tile Panel of a Phoenix by American Encaustic, AETCO Gambone a depiction of the astrologicalA rare and early tile panel of a phoenix by the American Encaustic Tile Company, AETCO, of Zanesville Ohio in the 1890's. Four 6 inch faience tiles make up the near eastern scene of a phoenix amongst twisting vines. The ruby red matte glazes are offset by a shining silver metallic glaze. Influenced by the wallpapers of William Morris and the tiles of William DeMorgan this must be a Herman Mueller design. The panel was professionally framed in a