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Minton & Co 6-Inch Encaustic Heraldic Tile On Stand

Stock No

35600

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2019
  • £1,975.00
  • €2,380 Euro
  • $2,482 US Dollar

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Item Description

A rare and likely unique mid 19th century encaustic floor tile by Minton & Co (stamped) with heraldic design, depicting a bear and swan between the letter ‘B’ and a crown. This 6-inch tile includes a bespoke steel stand as pictured, making it a beautiful decorative piece for a collector’s cabinet.

MINTON & CO.

To this day, Minton & Co. are considered one of the major pottery and porcelain manufacturers of British history.

Established in 1793, the company was founded by Thomas Minton (1765 – 1836) in Stoke-on-Trent. Until 1845, the pottery manufacturers traded under various styles before adopting the ‘Minton’ name.

When Thomas Minton died, the business passed to his son, Herbert (1793 – 1858) who expanded business by entering into partnership with Michael Hollins. The ‘Minton & Co.’ name was dedicated to encaustic and inlaid tiles while the ‘Minton, Hollins & Co.’ partnership was for printed, painted or majolica wall tiles.

Minton exhibited at trade exhibitions across the globe, establishing a firm reputation for excellence in pottery and earthenware.

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS

Tile only: 6 x 6 inches, ¾ inch depth
Base ø: 15 cm

Item Info

Seller

UK HERITAGE

Seller Location

Herefordshire, Worcestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 31cm W: 23cm D: 15cm

Period

Circa 1860

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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