Wonderfully decorated by Walter Crane, early 20th century tile made by the Mosaic Tile Co. of Zanesville, Ohio. It is one of a series of motto tiles. This one entitled, HERCULES & THE WAGGONER. The tale ends with THE GODS HELP THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES. There is a signature on the lower left corner - Walter Crane ,the artist. The back has MOSAIC in a oval lozenge shape. And in squares on either side of that is D B 4 and 1 S and near MOSAIC is R R. There are two tiny glaze flakes on the right side ,otherwise in lovely color and nice condition.
It measures 6"x6".
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