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Large Antique Copeland Tile Of Cherub & Lion

Stock No

36043

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2019
  • £1,245.00
  • €1,507 Euro
  • $1,580 US Dollar

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Item Description

A large antique Copeland tile depicting a cherub and lion.

This 8 inch clay tile dates to circa 1876, displaying a putti with a cape holding a fruiting cornucopia before a lion in multi-coloured glaze on rich blue background. The scene is to be read as an emblem of strength tamed by love.

This striking Neoclassical tile has been in use for over 150 years and as such has a characterful, timeworn look. The perfect decorative feature for modern and period properties looking to add vibrancy and charm.

Copeland

Copeland & Garrett made encaustic decorative and floor tiles, copying medieval designs but not using traditional colours.

These proved unpopular and production of them soon ceased.

From 1847, the business relationship between William Taylor Copeland and Thomas Garrett ended and Copeland produced alone, until his sons joined to create W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd in 1867.

They manufactured fine tiles, jug stands, vases and ceramic tableware. Copeland received world-wide recognition for this refined statuary porcelain.

CONDITION REPORT

Good structural condition. Minor marks and chips to glaze. Back is clean free from mortar.

Item Info

Seller

UK HERITAGE

Seller Location

Herefordshire, Worcestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 20.2cm W: 20.2cm D: 1cm

Period

Circa 1876

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Herefordshire, Worcestershire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1981 541155

+44 (0)778 6916288

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