About this piece
back to topA 19th century knight with lion shield on horseback tile by Minton.
This 6 inch square tile is adorned with a knight on horseback in a buff terracotta over a rich rouge ground. Produced by Minton circa 1850.
The knight is highly detailed with a chequered shield and sword ready to swing. Other examples have been placed facing an opposing knight, appearing to be riding into battle.
A classic design modelled after similar 13th-century floor tiles found in historic sites such as London’s Temple Church.
An alternative is available with the knight in a different pose with a chequered shield.
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.
