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A unique mid 19th century encaustic tile by W Godwin, Lugwardine (stamped) depicting a stylised dove. The dove is captured in an unusual illustration with a neutral buff tone on a deep red ground. After more than 160 years, this 6-inch tile is to be admired for its crisp colours and beautiful definition. It includes…
Depth: 2.5cm0.98in
Width: 15cm5.91in
Height: 15cm5.91in
Weight: 2.8kg6.17lbs
Good structural condition. Supplied with a bespoke steel display stand. Minor surface wear. Small chips and nibbles to the edges. Stamped to the reverse.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
England
Mid-19th Century
Clay, Encaustic, Metal, Steel
Circa 1860
W Godwin Hereford
Victorian
A unique mid 19th century encaustic tile by W Godwin, Lugwardine (stamped) depicting a stylised dove.
The dove is captured in an unusual illustration with a neutral buff tone on a deep red ground. After more than 160 years, this 6-inch tile is to be admired for its crisp colours and beautiful definition.
It includes a bespoke steel stand as pictured, making it a stunning decorative piece for a collector’s cabinet.
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.5 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Origin | England |
| Period | Mid-19th Century |
| Material | |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1860 |
| Maker |