Arts & Crafts Painted Bird Tile • Condition: Very fine • Price: £300 (approx. $410) • Stock number: 07318 UK Special Delivery +£11 Europe Priority +£16 US and World Priority +£26 Currency Converter Ask a question Two very tiny rim chips, some light scratches.   • Style: Aesthetic naturalistic • Technique: Painted • Maker: W. B. Simpson • Dimensions: 6" x 6" • Date: 1860-8   I don't know how many there are of this style of Simpson pattern, I've seen a few, many with birds, some just flowers, swallows and lilies seem popular. They are just fabulous, always. I have never seen them with orange sky before, and it is definitely orange, not tan. It's also very old. W. B. Simpson & Sons moved to a purpose built factory at 100 St. Martin's Lane in 1868, this was made prior to that move. Now think about what was going on it tile making prior to 1868, Minton, Hollins & Co. was making some great tiles, so was Maw & Co. but Mintons didn't exist until 1868, Morris & Co. were making junk and Morris knew it which is why he persuaded William de Morgan to start making tiles but that wasn't until 1872. And W. B. Simpson was producing fabulous tiles like this. Verso near perfectly clean, combed grip pattern, impressed Art Tiles Painted by W. B. Simpson & Sons and 456 West Strand, London   Information Tiles For Sale Contacts Order Information