About half a dozen minute rim chips, some very
light surface scratches only visible when caught in
the light. Style: Japanesque One of an infrequently found pair of oriental
scene tiles shown in the Mintons catalogue with
pattern numbers 1911 and 1912 indicating an
introduction date of 1883. Just a pair for a
group of four is illustrated and Mintons used
two number for pairs but one number for series
with letter suffix. Quite a curious pair, a
suggestion perhaps of the theme of the leisures
of husband and wife or perhaps she is waving to
him as he gets dragged away by the fish? 1911 is a fascinating view of a lady waving
to ships sailing bye being set on a fan and
surrounded by blossoming branches all in the
japanese taste. 1912 has similar border but the scene this
time of a fisherman, sporting scenes on 19thC
tiles often have an element of humour and this
is no exception. The fisherman had caught a
rather large fish (carp?) which has dislodged
him from his perch on something like a board
which is now caught in a tree. His catch in a
pail has overturned and a bird looks quizzically
on. Quizzically indeed! A little thicker than normal, not quite the
half-an-inch thick 'hearth quality' biscuit but
more than the standard 3/8 inch, buff clay is
denser and more durable so substantial tiles and
rather weighty. Apparently used as a hearth tile showing some
light scratches, minute surface chips and tiny
chips to the rim nevertheless displays well and
being a uncommon example of aesthetic/japanesque
design. Versos perfectly clean, no makers name but
recognised grip pattern.
Condition: Very good
Price: £80 (approx $101)
Stock number: 03746
Technique: Transfer print
Manufacturer: Mintons
Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Date: circa 1885
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