original 1880s hard to find beaver falls art tile company 6 x 6 salvaged chicago fireplace tile with winged bird and leafage

single 19th century salvaged chicago victorian era residential fireplace tile featuring intricate leafage, and full-winged bird. the richly colored 6 x 6 residential fireplace tile was designed and fabricated by the beaver falls art tile company, beaver falls, pa. the company was founded by francis w. walker in 1886. prior to opening his company he had been appointed special commissioner on ceramics at the paris exposition in 1878. the tile is free from cracks or breaks.