19th Century Passion Of Christ Triptych By The Campbell Brick & Tile Co

A 19th Century Passion Of Christ Triptych by the Campbell Brick & Tile Co.
This set of 3 tiles are thought to make up a larger set of Encaustic tiles depicting different symbols of the Passion. Presented as a thematic triptych dating to circa 1870.
The first tile (left) is held in both the British Museum and V&A. However, they are not in this striking and unique vivid blue colourway. Incorporating the cross, rope, ladder and fleur-de-lis in the corners. A scroll inscribed ‘INRI’ unrolls across the tile, which is Latin for ‘Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum’ – Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
The centre tile is a depiction of the ‘Pelican in her piety’ which is a medieval design representing Christ’s sacrifice for humanity’s salvation.
The tile on the right depicts the ‘Arma Christi,’ the weapons of Christ. This tile features a hammer, pincers, a spear or lance,  a sponge and a pot, representing the tools used during the crucifixion.
Campbell Brick & Tile Co
Campbell Brick & Tile Co, based in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, was founded by Robert Minton Taylor in 1869.
The company was later bought out by Colin Minton Campbell in 1875, who continued Taylor’s business initially as Minton Brick & Tile Co.
In 1875, he changed the name to Campbell Brick & Tile Co. This was after tile manufacturers Minton Hollins, previously Minton & Co, had taken out a court order to stop Taylor and Campbell using the Minton name for tile production.
The company traded as Campbell Tile Co from 1882 and was absorbed by H & R Johnson-Richards in 1968.

Dimensions for each tile. Weight for the set.