FINE MENSAQUE RODRIGUEZ ENAMELED TILE - Seville Spain Start Price USD 49.00 Current Price USD 49.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 07, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Heart of America See more about 'FINE MENSAQUE RODRIGUEZ ENAMELED TILE - Seville Spain' Description   Welcome to our Back Room!     It’s here you’ll find fun and interesting collectibles we’ve enjoyed.  It’s time for them to find a new home.    We're pleased to offer this very exceptional large red clay geometric-design tile created in the workrooms of Mensaque Rodriguez & Co., Seville, Spain.  This lovely tile, 11 inches long and 5-3/8 inches wide, is enameled in blues, green, dark red and white with gold applied to the raised border of each of the tile's design elements.   Known worldwide for using gold and copper-infused glazes, the tiles created by this maker command top prices and are in high demand.   This older piece is a red clay slab marked on the back, "Mensaque Rodriguez Y. CIA. SA. Sevilla" and "Made in Spain."  This nice tile has never been cemented or grouted.  There is slight residue on the back (on the lugs) from the glue from a previous Velcro application.  The velcro pieces visible in the photo have been removed since the picture was taken.  We find no defects in this fine piece outside of the minor irregularities expected in the glaze application of handmade tile.  There are a couple of tiny nicks in the red clay of the back of the tile which are to be expected and which are not visible from the front.   This striking geometric tile is impressive enough to stand alone, and would make an exceptional centerpiece for your abstract tile mural.     Thanks for visiting KVBooks and especially our Back Room Collectibles!  If you have a minute, take a look at the large collection of Hardback First Editions by many fine authors currently being shown in our Store.  Also, we try to keep available a selection for those who enjoy larger print books as well as Advance Reader Copies/Uncorrected Proofs for the true collectors among us. Use the link above and visit our Store . . . Check back often as we’re adding new books and some collectibles every week.      About Condition:  The condition of the piece is described as honestly as possible and we strive to point out obvious and not so obvious flaws.  It is our goal to err on the conservative side.  Should you feel you have been misled, please e-mail immediately and we will try to resolve the situation to your satisfaction.   About Best Offers:   Reasonable Best Offers are given serious consideration when the option is available.    About Payment:  We ask that you use e-Bay’s checkout process and pay through PayPal within five days of the listing’s end date.  In the unlikely event you are unable to complete the process within the five days and you have not contacted us for instructions, we will be forced to notify e-Bay of the unpaid status and the item will be withdrawn and likely relisted.     About Feedback:  Feedback is important to us and we know it is important to you.  We will leave feedback for you when your payment has cleared.  We hope that once you have received your item you will be kind enough to leave feedback for us.   About Shipping:    The buyer pays the shipping costs for the item as shown below.  After payment is confirmed, your purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped usually within 24 hours not counting weekends.  We charge a flat rate for shipping based on the item listed.  Although not required, shipping insurance for collectible items is highly recommended and if not elected, the purchaser assumes responsibility for damage in shipping.  E-mail your questions, please.  At the present time we are shipping collectible items  only within the 48 contiguous United States.  Alaska and Hawaii buyers, please e-mail for shipping estimate.   About Shipping Discounts:  We will gladly combine shipping based on the size and weight of multiple purchases.  If you are bidding on multiple items, please e-mail us so that we can hold off on the automatic invoicing and calculate your discount.     Place a Bid!