Up for auction is a gorgeous antique and very rare sunflower tile made by J. & J.G. Low Tile Works of Chelsea Mass.  The tile is dated 1881.  J. & J.G.Art tile Works was in Chelsea MA from 1877-1902.  It was founded by John Gardner Low, along with his father John Low, after seeing European tiles at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.  During the 1880's the company won awards in USA and Europe for its high relief tiles which ornamented cast iron stoves, clocks, fireplace surrounds, etc.  Greuby Faience Co. was an offshoot and was started by W. H. Grueby who was a designer for J. J.G. Low. 

Check out my other interesting and eclectic items.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Thanks for looking and good luck. 

I can mail your item via Priority Mail.  Your item will be well packed and padded, fully insured and trackable. 

Payment is appreciated within 5 days of the auction close.  I usually ship within 1 business day of cleared payment.  Often, I ship on the same day payment is made.  Please do not pay until I send you an invoice.  Thanks.