Stock No. 36029

Two Reclaimed Mythological Tiles by Minton Hollins

A set of two reclaimed 8-inch clay tiles by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with mythological scenes from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the poem tells the story of Venus, the Goddess of Love, and her unrequited love for the mortal and hunter, Adonis. One tile depicts…

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£2,275.00

Dimensions

Depth: 1cm0.39in

Width: 20cm7.87in

Height: 20cm7.87in

Weight: 1kg2.2lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. One tile has some discolouration to the bottom left quarter. Minor firing flaws and light crazing. Nibbles to edges. No breaks or repairs.

Wear

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

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th Century

Material

Clay

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

Minton & Company

Style

Greek, Neoclassical

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A set of two reclaimed 8-inch clay tiles by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with mythological scenes from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the poem tells the story of Venus, the Goddess of Love, and her unrequited love for the mortal and hunter, Adonis.

One tile depicts Adonis grasping onto the reigns of a rearing horse, a quiver of arrows on his back. The other depicts Venus attempting to cling onto an alert Adonis who gazes at something in the distance – likely the wild boar that leads to his demise – with hound at his side and spear in hand. Each illustration is outline-printed and hand-coloured, framed with a decorative border that tie the two tiles together.

We are also selling further sets of tiles from the same series.

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.

Dimensions stated are for each tile. Weight is for the pair.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 1 × 20 × 20 cm
Origin

England

Period

Late 19th Century

Material

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

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