group of six matching original late 19th or early 20th century antique american mottled and variegated interior residential fireplace majolica border tiles designed and fabricated by the united states encaustic tile company (1886-1932), indianapolis, in., manufacturers of plain, encaustic, majolica, enameled & glazed tiles. the matching lot of glazed ceramic tiles feature lightly embossed seashells and other floral motifs possibly designed and/or modeled by ruth m. winterbotham of u.s.e.t. the tiles have been carefully cleaned, and any and all mortar has been removed from the backside of each tile. the allover crazed finish is consistent with age. the antique american tiles were salvaged from a chicago graystone residence undergoing demolition. several 6 x 6 inch square-shaped tiles in this exact pattern and color scheme are available. priced for the lot. each tile measures 6 inches x 3 inches.