original and intact late 19th or early 20th century antique american mottled and variegated interior residential fireplace majolica tile designed and fabricated by the united states encaustic tile company (1886-1932), indianapolis, in., manufacturers of plain, encaustic, majolica, enameled & glazed tiles. the single glazed ceramic tile features lightly embossed seashells and other floral motifs possibly designed and/or modeled by ruth m. winterbotham of u.s.e.t. the tile has been carefully cleaned, and any and all mortar has been removed from the backside of the tile. the allover crazed finish is consistent with age. the antique american tile was salvaged from a chicago graystone residence undergoing demolition. several matching tiles available. 6 inches x 6 inches.