Minton Hollins 19th Century Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze

Object Description

A set of 6 antique dust-pressed ceramic tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped) creating a decorative blue and white glazed frieze panel. Together, the tiles depicts a renaissance style scene with trees and cherubs, one with visible wings.

Once part of a larger design, this is just one of various sections of frieze panel we have for sale. While the overall pattern is incomplete, the sets style beautifully as separate panels, some of which do work seamlessly together.

Supplied loose, these antique tiles could be mounted in a bespoke display as interior or wall decoration. Alternatively, they make excellent collector’s pieces for those with an eye for English heritage ceramics!

Minton Hollins

Thomas Minton opened the first Minton & Co factory in the 1790s, becoming one of the most popular pottery and porcelain manufacturers of the 19th century.

Based in Stoke-On-Trent, Minton was at the centre of British pottery, specialising in earthenware, bone china and Parian porcelain.

In 1845, Thomas Minton’s son, Herbert, partnered with Michael Daintry Hollins to establish the tile-making arm of the business. Today, Minton and Hollins tiles are highly sought after thanks to their beautiful patterns and unique history.

Each tile: 20 x 20 cm (8-inch)

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Supplied loose. Tile to the bottom left has repair to the corner. Small scuffs, chips and nibbles. Purposely designed to form square shaped holes where tiles meet at corners; these would’ve originally been used as fixing points for securing the tiles into position. Comes supplied with decorative gold painted studs as pictured.

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