Stock No. 38555

19th Century Arms of Erle Tile by Minton

Name: 19th Century Arms of Erle Tile by Minton
SKU: 38555
Price: 2275.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

A 19th century arms of Erle tile by Minton. This 5 inch square tile is adorned with a trio of scallop shells in white over a rich rouge ground. Produced by Minton circa 1850. Thomas Erle (1621 – 1 June 1650) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from…

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£2,275.00

Dimensions

Depth: 1.5cm0.59in

Width: 13cm5.12in

Height: 13cm5.12in

Weight: 0.8kg1.76lbs

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Condition Report

No signs of chipping to the face side. Some chips and nibbles to the reverse of the tile which is stamped. Some mortar residue and signs of fitment.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1850

Maker

Minton & Co.

Material

Clay

Origin

England

Period

Mid 19th Century

Style

Heraldic

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About this piece

A 19th century arms of Erle tile by Minton.

This 5 inch square tile is adorned with a trio of scallop shells in white over a rich rouge ground. Produced by Minton circa 1850.

Thomas Erle (1621 – 1 June 1650) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1648. This tile closely resembles the Erle family coat of arms.

The shield is surrounded with a foliate design in a deep golden yellow, characteristic of Minton tiles of the period.

Minton & Co

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.