Tile
ca. 1860-1868 (made)
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Lead-glazed earthenware tile in wooden frame, moulded and with coloured glazes. Geometric interlace, in a Hispano-Moresque style, enclosing a central formalised four-leafed motif and further geometrical ornament. Circular medallions at each corner contain stylised flower heads.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, moulded and with coloured glazes, in wooden frame |
| Brief description | Lead-glazed earthenware tile in wooden frame, moulded and with coloured majolica glazes, Minton & Co., Stoke-on-Trent, England, ca. 1860-68 |
| Physical description | Lead-glazed earthenware tile in wooden frame, moulded and with coloured glazes. Geometric interlace, in a Hispano-Moresque style, enclosing a central formalised four-leafed motif and further geometrical ornament. Circular medallions at each corner contain stylised flower heads. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MINTON & CO STOKE ON TRENT O' (Moulded mark) |
| Historical context | Popularly known as 'Henry Cole's teapot stand' as it was found in company with other objects known to be his. |
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| Accession number | C.11-1985 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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