03 Apr large quantity of matching 19th century diminutive schlitz saloon ceiling tiles now available

several matching all original interior antique american square-shaped diminutive ceiling rosette tiles were recently salvaged from a late 19th century corner schlitz saloon or tavern (non-extant) located in chicago.

the deeply embossed tiles, along with cove molding and wainscoting used throughout the saloon contained markings indicating the milwaukee corrugating company, milwaukee, wisc., as both the designer and manufacturer. period catalogs distributed by milwaukee corrugating support this finding. 

the deeply embossed diminutive stamped tin or steel tiles were carefully removed from the now-demolished chicago brick corner building that was originally built for a schlitz saloon, with the proprietor and/or bar keeper occupying the floor above.

the late 19th or early 20th century building still retained the original tan-colored terra cotta globe logo embedded within the brick, but was badly damaged from neglect and vandals.

remarkably, the tin ceiling was discovered in nearly pristine condition thanks in part to being concealed by two subsequent remuddlings in the form of false ceilings. the original metallic gold finish applied to the floriated tiles has aged gracefully with time. worn aged nicely over time. the tiles are both compact and lightweight. the bulk of the savaged tiles are being sold individually.