Rim essentially perfect, wear/flakes/scratches
to the enamel consistent with decorating method and
use, Mintons' grip pattern. Style:
Aesthetic movement An interesting if not fascinating tile, I've
been seeking it for many years, well over a
decade since I knew it existed. There are only
three designs registered to Ralph Jackson, one
quite popular, one scarce and this rare. All
overglaze printed and in similar colours
including bright red and pink which could be
difficult to use underglaze anyhow. A good design, almost arts & crafts,
formal symmetry in the foliage with naturally
asymmetric flowers. Printed outline and six
painted colours. Jackson's designs are found on various makers
tiles these are Mintons and Campbells. Mintons
plain tiles wasn't likely a deliberate choice it
is probable the wholesaler did not have enough
cheaper (such as Boote) plain glazed tiles in
stock. Note one should not say on XXX blanks for
Jackson did not buy blanks (i.e. unglazed tiles
aka biscuit) he bought plain glazed tiles. Just
as William de Morgan did for his lustres, he
bought plain glazed tiles not blanks, and most
probably weren't Wedgwood either seeing as
Wedgwood only made dust-pressed tiles for a
short while mostly they bought them in from the
likes of Marsden. Versos clean of adhesive, grubby/slightly
stain, printed registration number. Shave chip bottom right corner otherwise very
near perfect, totally negligible losses to the
decoration, Campbell's grip pattern.
Condition:
Excellent
Price: £70 (approx. $97)
Stock number: 06994
Technique: Transfer print
Maker: Ralph
Jackson
Dimensions: 6"
x 6"
Date: 1887
(registered)
Condition: Near
perfect
Price: £80 (approx. $111)
Stock number: 06994C
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