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A set of four 5-inch 19th century encaustic tiles by W. Godwin with a matching fleur-de-lis design. Similar examples can be found in the V&A Museum. Godwin Tiles William Godwin began manufacturing quarry tiles, bricks and drainpipes at his factory in Lugwardine, Herefordshire in 1851. In later years, William went into partnership with his son…
Depth: 2cm0.79in
Width: 12.7cm5in
Height: 12.7cm5in
Weight: 2kg4.41lbs
Chips and scuffs. Some light wear to the glaze. Remnants of mortar to reverse that may obscure any makers stamps.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1870
W. Godwin of Lugwardine, Hereford
Clay, Encaustic
England
Mid 19th Century
Medieval, Victorian
A set of four 5-inch 19th century encaustic tiles by W. Godwin with a matching fleur-de-lis design. Similar examples can be found in the V&A Museum.
William Godwin began manufacturing quarry tiles, bricks and drainpipes at his factory in Lugwardine, Herefordshire in 1851. In later years, William went into partnership with his son and traded as ‘Godwin & Co’, a name that would become reputable until long after William’s death in 1925.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1870 |
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| Material | |
| Origin | England |
| Period | Mid 19th Century |
