A lovely pair of nature study tiles of
lovebirds printed in mid brown, painted in
bright colours and brilliantly glazed. Not
often found, sometimes found in plain brown
prints as are a few other patterns apparently
from the same series. Most often seen as the
centrepieces in cast iron fireplace cheeks.
Maker unknown but almost certainly a
decorator rather than a specialist tile
manufacturer. Birds are fairly uncommon on mass-produced
victorian tiles perhaps as many people had
moved in to cities and birds in houses were
considered bad luck by some. When living in
the countryside in nineteenth century England
birds in the house were a common problem,
difficult to get out and liable to mess when
disturbed. Minton, Hollins & Co. produced
more bird tiles than any other many in
similar style to those by W. B. Simpson. Versos unmarked, clean but some smoke
stain, different grip patterns. Condition:Excellent Ref: 06131/2 Left tile: some chipping right edge, two very
tiny chips top edge, some minor glazing flaws. Right tile: Perfect some minor glazing
flaws.
Style: Nature study
Technique: Print & Tint
Manufacturer: Unknown
Dimensions: 6" x 6"x 2
Date: circa 1895
Price: £180 (approx $236)
Ref: 06131/2
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