A cast iron tile back fire surround, early 20th century, impressed 'The Salisbury, No.145' to the rear, the four glazed Minton type tiles to each side depicting urns with scrolling acanthus foliage, 97cm H x 92cm W, aperture width 47cmCondition reportSurround appears to have been refurbished, the front having been re-painted, some light corrosion to the rear of the iron surround.No visible chips, cracks or faults to the tiles, overall looks to be in good condition.
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A mixed lot of late 19th/20th century English ceramics comprising a Wedgwood Eturia tile printed in green with a dog and dead game, 20cm; a John Moorcroft 'Finches' pattern candlestick, 20cm; a Moorcroft 'Trial 6.3.98' ash/pin tray, 12cm; a Royal Crown Derby porcelain Imari pattern model of drum with metal drumsticks, 5cm and a similar saucer [5].
A Minton blue and white glazed tile panoramic seascape, depicting men on a fishing boat with many further boats on the horizon, comprising of 95 tiles each measuring 6"², signed Mintons Ld lower left, approximately 350cm long by 61cm high. Provenance : Commissioned by Sir James Knott, 1st Baronet (1855 - 1934), shipping magnate and Conservative Party politician, for his home in Cullercoats. CONDITION REPORT: Requiring extensive restoration. This was removed from the wall in Sir James Knott's former home many years ago during renovations to the property, and the tiles have been in storage since. There are many cracks and damages to the tiles. Brown parcel tape was applied to the tiles during dismantling to prevent them crumbling apart. We have decided to leave this tape in place to prevent further losses. Many tiles have rough cement stuck to their backs. A monochrome photograph showing the tiles in their original setting is shown in the additional images.
THREE MINTONS TILES, comprising two large tiles printed and tinted with rural scenes, measuring approximately 30.5cm x 15cm, together with a square floral tile/trivet having four squat feet and glazed both sides, approximately 15cm square, all have embossed makers name verso (3) (Condition Report: appear ok, larger tiles have metal hangers attached and have a little minor chipping along the edges, trivet has minor chips to edges and a larger chip verso, some crazing and wear commensurate with age and use)
MILNE, A A; E H Shepard (ill): The House At Pooh Corner. Methuen, 1928, 1st. edn. Dust Jacket (7/6) on the spine, original boards and pictorial endpapers. DW with tears and small loss to head & foot of the spine and lower corner. Inscription to half tile, dated 1928. Browning to inner margins of endpapers; otherwise very good and clean.
Ca. 386-534 AD. A grey pottery tile is rectangular in shape, with a recess on one face. It features a relief depiction of a seated Buddha under a chaitya arch. The Buddha is shown in the Royal Ease pose, which is characterized by one leg crossed over the other, with the hand resting on the knee. His right hand is in the Abhaya mudra, a gesture of fearlessness and protection. His head is surrounded by a blue-painted halo. Pottery tiles like these were often used in ancient China as architectural decorations for Buddhist temples and other religious structures. They were placed on walls, pillars, and doorways, and were used to convey religious and spiritual messages to the faithful. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot. Size: L:320mm / W:185mm ; 6.39kgProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 386-534 AD. A finely moulded grey pottery tile features Buddha within an arched recess. Buddha sits with his right foot outstretched and left foot arched, backed by a halo and wearing a rich red robe. His right hand is raised at shoulder height, with the arm bent and the palm facing outward to form the Abhaya Mudra or Gesture of Fearlessness. The Northern Wei dynasty was a strong supporter of Buddhism, and this is reflected in their artistic creations, including the production of tiles with Buddha images. These tiles were used to decorate temples and monasteries. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot.Size: L:330mm / W:165mm ; 3.51kgProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Vintage Toys and Games ; monopoly, Cluedo 1960s board games with metal playing pieces, 1960s childrens games and pre scrabble word tile game and chess and droughts and antique playing cards and canasta cards and other toys and a China money box from Spode Edwardian childhood and various collectibles.( quantity)
A large locomotive boilered under type compound steam engine made by Frank Baines circa 1945. All parts fabricated from steel, brass and bronze, no casting have been used in the construction. Non reversing engine with centrifugal regulator, water pump driven from crank shaft, rivited steel boiler with water and pressure gauges mounted on wooden tile base. This is a model of exceptional quality, engineered and finished to gold medal standard. Never been steamed. Complete with glass display case, E (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
KAWS (American, born 1974)OriginalFake Store Tile (Grey) Ceramic tile, 2006, signed and dated in ink verso, produced by OriginalFake, TokyoOverall 148 x 148 x 14mm (5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 1/2in)(Multiple)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com In addition to the catalogue entry:- in overall very good condition- a few spots of liquid stains recto- minor chips to the edges, primarily located verso- a few light surface scratches verso
A.W.N. PUGIN (1812-1852) FOR MINTON, HOLLINS & CO., STOKE-ON-TRENT GROUP OF NINE GOTHIC REVIVAL TILES, CIRCA 1860 glazed earthenware, moulded marks versoDimensions:each tile 15.2cm squareNote: Note: Encaustic tiles of this pattern were designed by Pugin and made for St. Mary’s convent in Handsworth, Birmingham, which opened in 1841.
C.F.A. VOYSEY (1857-1941) FOR PILKINGTON'S TILE & POTTERY CO. ARTS & CRAFTS TILE, CIRCA 1920 glazed earthenwareDimensions:15.5cm squareNote: Literature: Blanchett C. 20th Century British Tiles, Schiffer Publishing 2006, p. 455 where a similar tile is illustrated.Livingstone K. et al C.F.A. Voysey Arts and Crafts Designer, V&A Publishing, p. 292, pl. 385 where designs for related tiles are illustrated.

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