Tile
ca. 1865 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Encaustic tile, one of a set of four tiles (C.84 to C-1976). The overall design is a repeat diaper covering four tiles with lozenges in brown and yellow; at the centre of each are two falcons or eagles with their beaks directed towards a coat of arms. In the corners are leafy sprays.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, inlaid |
| Brief description | Encaustic tile, one of a set of four tiles, earthenware; William Godwin (& Son), England (Withington), ca. 1865 |
| Physical description | Encaustic tile, one of a set of four tiles (C.84 to C-1976). The overall design is a repeat diaper covering four tiles with lozenges in brown and yellow; at the centre of each are two falcons or eagles with their beaks directed towards a coat of arms. In the corners are leafy sprays. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'GODWIN' (Impressed mark) |
| Production | Made at Withington, Hereforshire |
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| Bibliographic reference | Nichols, J.G. Decorative Tiles, London, 1845, no. 21. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.84A-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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