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DETAILS STYLE Arts and Crafts PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Northwestern Terracotta Company (Chicago, Illinois/Denver, Colorado, 1877-1965) | Formerly Denver Terra Cotta Company (Denver, Colorado, 1911-24). Acquired by the Northwestern Terracotta Company in 1924 MARKS Stamped (base): Northwestern / Terra Cotta Co. / Denver Colo. PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1925 DIMENSIONS (2) Width 5.75 Depth 4.25 Height...

DETAILS Modeled as a charging elephant for a doorstop or bookend. STYLE Arts and Crafts COLOR(S) Black PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Northwestern Terracotta Company (Chicago, Illinois/Denver, Colorado, 1877-1965) | Formerly Denver Terra Cotta Company (Denver, Colorado, 1911-24). Acquired by the Northwestern Terracotta Company in 1924 MARKS Impressed (base): Northwestern / Terracotta Co. / Denver, Colo. PERIOD Early 20th...

DETAILS An antique round, white glazed terra cotta architectural decoration from the exterior columns of the former historic department store, the Carson Pirie Scott building in Chicago. Designed by Louis Sullivan. Probably manufactured by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (Chicago, Illinois, 1877-1965). PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Designer: Louis Henry Sullivan (American, 1856-1924) PROVENANCE Carson Pirie Scott Building (The...

DETAILS An antique round, white glazed terra cotta architectural decoration from the exterior columns of the former historic department store, the Carson Pirie Scott building in Chicago. Designed by Louis Sullivan. Probably manufactured by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (Chicago, Illinois, 1877-1965). PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Designer: Louis Henry Sullivan (American, 1856-1924) PROVENANCE Carson Pirie Scott Building (The...

DETAILS This exterior, architectural cornice fragment shows a blend of Elmslie's Louis Sullivan training with organic, foliate ornamentation and Art Deco geometry. This example is covered in a buff yellow slip and shows Elmslie's signature flying V motif. Elmslie also worked with Prairie School architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. MAKER Designer: George Grant Elmslie (Scottish-American, 1869-1952) | Architect: William S. Hutton...

DETAILS PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Denver Terra Cotta Company (Denver, Colorado, 1911-24) | Founder(s): John Fackt, George P. Fackt, Carl P. Schwalb MARKS Unmarked PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1920 DIMENSIONS (2) Width 20 Depth 20 Height 16 inches CONDITION Note: chips. BROWSE RELATED PRODUCTS

DETAILS An antique, round, concave shell building ornament with the original glazed finish in tones of yellow and green. Salvaged, it once graced the facade of the Venetian Theater. PLACE OF ORIGIN United States STYLE Italian Style | Mediterranean Style | Neoclassical COLOR(S) Green, yellow PROVENANCE Venetian Theatre (3629 West Center Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1927-2007, demolished) MAKER American Terra Cotta...

DETAILS PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Attributed to Denver Terra Cotta Company (Denver, Colorado, 1911-24) | Founder(s): John Fackt, George P. Fackt, Carl P. Schwalb MARKS Impressed number: 17 PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1920 DIMENSIONS (2) Width 21 Depth 21 Height 16 inches CONDITION Note: chips. BROWSE RELATED PRODUCTS

DETAILS This museum quality, antique, architectural facade fragment shows a blend of Elmslie's Louis Sullivan training with organic, foliate ornamentation and Art Deco geometry. Elmslie also worked with renowned Prairie School architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. This ornament was designed by Elmslie and modeled by the Midland Terra Cotta company. It is finished in a white slip. MAKER Designer: George Grant...

DETAILS PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Denver Terra Cotta Company (Denver, Colorado, 1911-24) | Founder(s): John Fackt, George P. Fackt, Carl P. Schwalb MARKS Impressed (rim): DENVER TERRA COTTA CO / DENVER COLO PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1920 DIMENSIONS Width 21 Depth 21 Height 16 inches CONDITION Note: chips. BROWSE RELATED PRODUCTS